HB 539 -- TEACHER SALARY INCENTIVES (Icet)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Elementary and Secondary Education

This bill gives school districts the right to include hiring
incentives and salary schedule modifications, which can include
credit for all prior years of service in another district, to
attract and retain teachers.  Teachers must be certificated in
subject areas that have a demonstrated teacher shortage and must
have qualities or credentials that are suited to a district's
academic needs.  Teachers may be required to teach in the
district offering the incentive for up to three years.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and
FY 2008.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:19 pm