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HB4973Introduced in the House of Delegates

Relating to raising the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 beginning in school year 2026-2027

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Scot Heckert, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum salary of $50,000 for teachers and providing at least a $2,000 salary increase for all teachers.

Where it stands

To House Education

January 29, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

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