Minimum compensation establishment for teachers and certain other school staff

SF 3490 establishes minimum salary thresholds for teachers and unlicensed school staff in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2026. It sets a 2026-2027 teacher compensation threshold of $80,000 for master’s degree holders with experience, $100,000 for those with 10+ years of experience, and $60,000 for others, with annual inflation adjustments using the Consumer Price Index. For unlicensed staff, it mandates a $25 hourly wage minimum, also subject to inflation adjustments. The bill includes state aid programs to cover the difference between current salaries and the new thresholds for school districts, requiring districts to pay at least the established minimums for both teachers and unlicensed staff.