AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINIMUM STARTING SALARY FOR TEACHERS AND PARAEDUCATORS.

HB 5660 (2025) establishes a new minimum starting salary of $60,000 for public school teachers and $45,000 for paraeducators in Connecticut. The bill directly affects all public school employees hired for these roles starting from its effective date. It amends state law to require these specific salary thresholds as a baseline for new hires, replacing any lower starting pay. This policy change aims to standardize entry-level compensation without altering existing salary structures for current employees.