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PS 326

Para enmendar el Artículo 2 de la Ley 10-2022, conocida como “Ley Especial de Salario Base para los Maestros y Maestras del Sistema de Educación Pública de Puerto Rico”, para establecer una escala salarial según el grado académico obtenido; establecer un aumento anual por años de servicio; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PS 326 restructures Puerto Rico teacher pay using academic credentials and service years but faces committee opposition over fiscal and implementation concerns.

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Bill Summary · PS 326

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 326 proposes to amend Law 10-2022 (the Special Law on Base Salary for Teachers in Puerto Rico's Public Education System) by establishing a salary scale based on teachers' academic degrees and implementing annual increases based on years of service. The bill aims to create a more structured compensation system that rewards both educational credentials and experience.

Why is this important

Teacher compensation directly affects recruitment, retention, and educational quality in Puerto Rico's public schools. A degree-and-experience-based salary structure could incentivize professional development and long-term commitment, while also addressing workforce stability in an education system facing significant demographic and fiscal challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal sustainability: The bill's cost implications are unclear; implementing multiple salary tiers with annual increases could create significant budget pressures for Puerto Rico's already constrained education budget
  • Implementation complexity: Retroactively applying academic degree differentials to existing teachers may create administrative challenges and potential disputes over credential verification and classification
  • Equity concerns: A degree-based scale could disadvantage teachers with experience but fewer formal credentials, potentially creating internal pay disparities and morale issues
  • Commission rejection: The recent (2025-10-08) unfavorable committee recommendation suggests substantive concerns about the bill's current form or feasibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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