Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Thursday marked the signing of the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act, a bill that will give teachers the largest pay raise in state history.
The Teacher Paycheck Protection Act will reportedly support students and teachers by:
Making Tennessee a top-10 state for teacher pay to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers,
Raising the minimum teacher salary to $50,000 by 2026, up from $35,000,
And ensuring that union membership dues are never automatically deducted from teacher paychecks.