H. B. 2986

                        (By Delegate Reynolds)

                        [Introduced February 24, 2015; referred to the

                        Committee on Education then Finance.]

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18A-4-2c, relating to increasing pay to teachers.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended by adding thereto a new section, designated §18A-4-2c, to read as follows:

ARTICLE 4. SALARIES, WAGES AND OTHER BENEFITS.

§18A-4-2c. Salary Increase for Teachers and School Personnel.

            Effective July 1, 2015, all teachers and school personnel shall receive a salary increase of $1,500.

            NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to give teachers and school personnel a raise of $1,500.

            §18A-4-2c is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.