Schools; modifying minimum salary schedule for certain certified personnel. Effective date. Emergency.

The minimum salary amounts for teachers and staff were reduced across all experience levels and degree categories (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor's).

The document header was updated from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Floor Substitute,' reflecting its procedural status in the legislative process.

The internal reference number at the bottom of the pages was changed from 3585 to 3810.

Updated the minimum salary schedule table to reflect higher pay rates for all years of experience and educational qualifications, replacing the previous 2025-2026 figures with new amounts for the 2026-2027 school year.

Changed the effective date of the new salary schedule from the 2025-2026 school year to the 2026-2027 school year.

Removed the House sponsor's name and amended the bill title to reflect its status as a Committee Substitute for the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature.

The document header was updated to reflect 'House Committee Substitute' status, and the page numbering and request numbers were reorganized to align with the House Committee's markup style.

Added 'and Wolfley' as a co-sponsor to the House of Representatives.

Added 'excluding certain positions' to the bill's summary to clarify that not all staff are covered by the new salary mandates.

Updated the minimum salary schedule amounts for certified personnel, including specific increases for those with National Board Certification and Master's degrees.

Corrected the effective date of the salary schedule from the 2025-2026 school year to the 2026-2027 school year.

The minimum salary amounts for certified personnel were increased across all years of experience and degree levels, with the highest pay rates now applying to those with 34+ years of experience.

A new salary schedule was added specifically for teachers who hold a Master's degree plus National Board Certification, offering higher pay than the standard Master's degree track.

The effective date for the new salary schedule was changed from the 2025-2026 school year to the 2026-2027 school year.

The document structure was updated from a House amendment format to the full Senate bill format, and the title was revised to exclude language about excluding certain positions.

The minimum salary amounts for teachers were significantly reduced across all experience levels and degree types (e.g., a Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience dropped from $50,000 to $39,601).

The specific school year referenced in the text was changed from '2025-2026' to '2026-2027' in one instance, though the introductory act text still mentions 2025-2026.

The bill's title and enacting clause were rewritten to describe the action as an amendment to an existing statute rather than the creation of a new section.

A new House coauthor (Wolfley) was added to the bill.