MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee signed a bill giving Tennessee teachers what he calls “the largest pay raise in state history.”
The “Teacher Paycheck Protection Act” raises the minimum teacher salary to $50,000 by 2026.
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Governor Lee says it also ensures union membership dues can never be automatically deducted from teacher paychecks. This raise puts the volunteer state in the top 10 for teacher pay.
