FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 21, 2026
Time Requested: 04:11 PM |
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Education, WV Department of |
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Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1702 |
Introduced |
HB4658 |
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FUND(S):
N/A
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund N/A
Legislation creates:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This proposed legislation adds to the teacher pay scale the increments of Bachelor’s Plus 30 and Master’s Plus 60. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is unable to provide a cost estimate for the proposed legislation due to the absence of essential data. Specifically, the WVDE does not have sufficient information to determine the number of teachers who would qualify for the newly proposed salary class increments or to project how many educators may choose to pursue additional coursework to meet the eligibility criteria for these classifications.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The WVDE does not currently possess the necessary data to accurately determine the number of teachers who would qualify for the proposed new salary class increments, nor can it project how many educators might pursue additional coursework to become eligible for these classifications.
As these salary class increments do not presently exist, the WVDE’s certification office does not maintain records that would allow for a calculation of the potential fiscal impact associated with this proposed legislation. Without such data, it is not possible to estimate the additional costs that may be incurred as a result of implementing these new salary classifications.
Additionally, the bill contains several technical deficiencies, as outlined in the memorandum section below. Addressing these issues will be critical to ensuring the clarity, feasibility, and proper execution of the proposed changes.
Memorandum
Upon review of the proposed legislation, it is noted that the current salary pay tables for the existing salary classifications—MA15, MA30, MA45, and DR—are not explicitly outlined in the bill. If the intent of this legislation is to maintain these salary classifications, the corresponding pay tables must be incorporated into the proposed bill to ensure clarity and continuity in salary structure.
Furthermore, the language currently presented in sections 18A-4-2e(6) and 18A-4-2e(11) solely addresses the supplemental amounts provided to eligible individuals. However, if the objective of this bill is to establish two new salary classifications, these classifications must be explicitly codified in section 18A-4-2a. Additionally, any corresponding increases to the base salary amounts should be clearly defined within the legislation to ensure transparency and proper implementation.
Clarifying these points within the bill will help prevent any ambiguity regarding salary classifications and ensure that all intended salary structures are properly accounted for within the proposed statutory framework.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Tina Payne
Email Address: tina.a.payne@k12.wv.us