To provide $10,000 a year salary increase for any teacher who goes through the National Board Certification process and becomes nationally certified

HB 4939 would provide West Virginia classroom teachers with a $10,000 annual salary increase for holding National Board Certification (NBC) through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, for up to 10 years. The increase would be paid in addition to the state’s minimum salary schedule in equal monthly installments. Teachers would also receive reimbursement of up to $600 for initial certification fees and for renewal certification fees.