House Bill 239: 2% Raise & Bonus for Educators

0:00Lawmakers just advanced House Bill 239, aiming to give public school teachers, support staff, and community college workers a 2%. Paybump starting in the 2026-2027 school year. In a smart senate tweak, they folded in a one-time bonus for retirees from the teacher's retirement system, paying $1 per month of service. So, a 30-year vet gets $360 straight up. That cash hits accounts in October 2026, and it doesn't stop with retirees, families collecting survivor pensions qualify to, spreading. The Love Wider? Senate bosses say bundling this bonus, with the race speeds things up as the session winds down, dodging delays for a standalone retiree bill. Now the changed bill heads back to the House for a thumbs, before the governor signs it into law, keeping momentum for educators old and new. That's the story for today. Birmingham News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.