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HB 31

Professionally Licensed Teacher Supplemental Pay Program; established, report.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Katrina Callsen and 4 co-sponsors

Virginia bill would create supplemental pay program for professionally licensed teachers and require implementation reporting, though specifics remain under committee review.

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Bill Summary · HB 31

Legislative bill overview

HB 31 establishes a Professionally Licensed Teacher Supplemental Pay Program in Virginia and requires a report on its implementation and outcomes. The bill aims to provide additional compensation to teachers holding professional licenses, potentially beyond their base salary structures.

Why is this important

Teacher compensation directly affects recruitment, retention, and quality of education in Virginia schools. Supplemental pay programs can incentivize professional development and certification while addressing workforce shortages in education—a persistent challenge across many states.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and fiscal impact: No clear indication of how the program would be funded or its cost to the state budget, which appropriations committees are scrutinizing
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether supplemental pay based on professional licenses benefits all teachers equally or creates disparities based on subject area, experience level, or district capacity to match funds
  • Program definition: The bill's lack of specificity regarding which licenses qualify, payment amounts, and eligibility criteria may explain why committees recommended tabling it pending clarification
  • Implementation feasibility: Establishing a new statewide pay program requires significant administrative infrastructure and clear reporting metrics that may not yet be defined

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

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