By ANDREA LANNOM
The Register-Herald
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Significant debate consumed Thursday’s Senate floor session on two amendments offered by Democrats that would increase teachers’ salaries beyond the governor’s proposed 1 percent before the amendments ultimately failed along party lines.
Earlier this week, Senate Bill 267 was advance to the amendment stage but delayed taking it up until Thursday. The bill increases salaries of teachers and certain state employees. Language in the bill codifies a 5 percent raise for teachers over five years— or 1 percent each year— and a 2 percent raise for state employees over two years— once again, 1 percent each year.
After Thursday’s action, the bill advances to a vote today.
Prezioso said the state is experiencing a teacher crisis.
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