

This is a clear recognition that the voices and concerns of Florida’s teachers were heard and addressed in the 2023 Session.” “As a mom, I’m particularly grateful for the Governor and Legislature’s focus on getting social media out of the classroom and giving teachers the benefit of the doubt when maintaining safety in the classroom.
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Through these pieces of legislation, we are providing educators competitive compensation, professional development and instructional supports, flexible pathways into the profession, and the tools for our teachers to maintain order in the classroom,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “Once again, Governor DeSantis has reaffirmed our commitment to empowering teachers and reinforcing the pillars of respect and support for Florida’s educators. No longer will politically motivated school boards and special interests wield their power over Florida’s teachers.” “Today, I want to thank our legislative leaders and the many bill sponsors for working with us to empower our teachers and ushering in a new era of accountability to the people. For far too long, unions and rogue school boards have pushed around our teachers, misused government funds for political purposes, taken money from teachers’ pockets to steer it for purposes other than representation of teachers, and sheltered their true political goals from the educators they purport to represent,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We have delivered another record boost to teacher pay and we have coupled salary increases with positive reforms.

Overall, Florida has invested more than $3.3 billion for teacher salary increases and bonuses over the last five years. Governor DeSantis also announced that he will approve more than $1 billion for teacher pay in this year’s budget, a $252 million increase over the current record.

MIAMI - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a landmark package of legislation to support and empower Florida’s teachers, reign in out-of-control unions and school boards, get TikTok out of schools, and protect the integrity of the classroom.
