Education - Minimum Wage for Education Support Professionals

SB 892 establishes a $25.00 per hour minimum wage for noncertificated public school employees designated as "education support professionals" (e.g., clerical staff, aides, custodians in non-supervisory roles) employed by county boards of education. Starting July 1, 2025, this wage will automatically increase each July 1 based on the annual growth in the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers, with no reduction if inflation is flat or negative. The law directly affects county school districts and their support staff, requiring them to adjust pay annually to match inflation. It takes effect June 1, 2025, with the first adjustment due July 1, 2026.