HB 2787 - DIGEST

     Finds that there is a need to provide a housing supplement to the salaries of low-salaried teachers in areas of the state that are most impacted by housing affordability issues.

     Provides that, to address extraordinary housing costs for teachers who reside in certain areas and who receive salaries at the level provided to less experienced teachers on the state salary schedule, a housing affordability salary supplement is provided, subject to funding in the omnibus appropriations act.