Overview

• Governor Greg Abbott will formally sign House Bill 2 at Salado Middle School Wednesday afternoon alongside legislative leaders and educators.
• The law allocates $4.2 billion for teacher stipends ranging from $2,500 to $8,000 based on years of service and district size.
• Support staff pay increases receive $500 million covering roles from counselors and librarians to custodians and bus drivers.
• Additional funding includes $677 million for early learning, $430 million for school safety, $850 million for special education, $200 million for charter facilities, $300 million for rural schools, $153 million for career and technical programs and $135 million for teacher certification.
• Most provisions of House Bill 2 take effect at the beginning of September, aligning with the new school year.