Changes provisions governing school superintendent salaries

HB 341 requires school districts to allocate a minimum percentage of total compensation (salary, wages, and fringe benefits) toward teachers. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, districts must spend at least 88% of total compensation on teachers, increasing by 1 percentage point each year until reaching 95% by the 2032-33 school year. The bill defines "total compensation" to exclude extra pay for roles like coaching or advising. This directly affects school districts' budgeting for staff salaries, impacting both administrative staff and teachers. The legislation applies to all public school districts in the state.