COLUMBUS, Ohio — Representative Miller, J., along with a group of Democrat cosponsors have introduced a bill aimed at amending section 3317.13 of the Revised Code to raise the base teacher salary in Ohio to $50,000.
The proposed legislation, designated as H. B. No. 411, seeks to ensure fair compensation for educators across the state. Under the bill, Section 1 of the Revised Code would be amended to include the following provisions:
- Clarification of “years of service” to encompass various teaching experiences, including service in public schools, nonpublic schools, chartered institutions, and active military service.
- Guarantee that no teacher shall be paid a salary less than the minimum set forth in the schedule provided in the legislation.
- Establishment of minimum salaries for teachers based on their level of education and years of service.
The bill stipulates that teachers with less than a bachelor’s degree, as well as those with bachelor’s, master’s, or higher degrees, must receive minimum salaries as outlined in the schedule. The proposed minimum salaries range from $35,000 to $52,000 for teachers with less than a bachelor’s degree, while those with advanced degrees could earn between $50,000 and $71,550, depending on their years of service.
In Section 2, the bill clarifies that all credited training for teachers must be from a recognized college or university.
If passed, this legislation would represent a significant step toward recognizing the valuable contributions of teachers and ensuring that they receive adequate compensation for their dedication to educating Ohio’s students.