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Teacher salaries, hate crimes and LGBTQ rights are on lawmakers agenda this week. Author: Julia Kauffman (WLTX) Updated: 7:59 PM EST March 8, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. State lawmakers are discussing several important topics this week including teacher salaries, hate crimes and LGBTQ rights. Below are three bills to keep an eye on.
First, House Bill 3609 aims to unfreeze teacher salary step increases. Supporters are hoping this bill hits the Governor’s desk this week.
It resumes teachers’ regular salary bumps that were put on hold last year due to the pandemic. Teachers have been pushing to reinstate the pay raises, saying it’s unfair to take away their promised money during this strenuous time.