House could increase teacher raises in their version of state budget

House could increase teacher raises in their version of state budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Senate budget is in the hands of the House and Democrats are hoping for big changes. “I hope that they actually take a look at teacher pay,” said Democratic Senator Sydney Batch. Right now, the budget holds a 2.3% raise for teachers. Democrats say that’s an insult. $65.9 billion budget for 2025-27 passes NC Senate, heads now to the House “It’s not significant enough, we know that there are a number of kids that a…

Texas bill increasing public school funding and teacher pay gets final House approval - MyParisTexas

The lower chamber overwhelmingly voted in favor of House Bill 2, a sweeping $8 billion piece of legislation that would also limit schools’ reliance on teachers without formal classroom training. The Texas House on Thursday gave final approval to its priority school funding legislation. The lower chamber advanced the bill in a 142-5 vote. It would increase school districts’ money per student, raise teacher salaries and limit the hiring of educato…