Gov. Lee proposes teacher salary increase
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Monday, Governor Bill Lee announced his proposal to raise teacher salaries.
The Tennessee governor said this bill will increase salaries from $41,000 to $50,000.
The salary increase would happen over the next four years.
By fall of 2027, the legislation would raise teacher base salaries 42% from 2019.
During Lee’s first year in office, Tennessee minimum teacher salary was $35,000.
Governor Lee said he also wants to add $125 million more toward school pay increases next year.
Many teachers have to work 10 to 15 years to reach a $50,000 salary, according to Lee.
