California § 45044 - Whenever a salary schedule increasing the salaries of its certificated employees
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 45044 — Whenever a salary schedule increasing the salaries of its certificated employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45044. Whenever a salary schedule increasing the salaries of its certificated employees
Whenever a salary schedule increasing the salaries of its certificated employees is adopted by a school district to be effective at the commencement of the second semester of a school year: (a) The compensation of such employees shall not exceed one-half of the annual compensation for their positions under the former salary schedule for services during the first semester. (b) The compensation of such employees shall not be less than one-half of the annual compensation for their positions under the newly adopted salary schedule for services during the second semester. This section shall not be construed to limit the time at which any salary increase ordered by the governing board shall become effective.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 45044
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 45044 cover?
Section 45044 ("Whenever a salary schedule increasing the salaries of its certificated employees") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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