The attached Determination gives effect in law to the 3.3% increase in salary rates from 1 April 2000, which will be paid at the end of April, and clarifies that the total points awarded for qualifications and/or experience cannot exceed point 9 of the Salary Spine for Qualified Teachers. Discussions are taking place within the Teachers’ Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee (Schools) on the arrangements to apply from 1 September 2000.