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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has announced a record-breaking $1.25 billion budget for teacher salary increases for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The announcement, part of the broader "Focus on Florida's Future" budget, represents the fifth consecutive year of substantial investments in teacher pay, signaling a robust support for Florida's educators and students alike.
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Tallahassee, FL – Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled a historic budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, allocating a record $1.25 billion specifically for teacher salary increases. This announcement marks the fifth consecutive year of substantial investment in teacher compensation, underscoring Florida’s commitment to supporting its educators and enhancing the quality of education across the state.
The increase includes an additional $200 million on top of the existing $1 billion dedicated to teacher salaries for the 2023-2024 school year. This funding is part of the broader "Focus on Florida’s Future" budget, which aims to ensure competitive compensation for teachers, attract new talent to the profession, and retain experienced educators in Florida's public school system (FLGov) (www.fldoe.org).
Governor DeSantis emphasized the importance of these investments in his announcement, highlighting the need to combat the influence of unions and school boards that have previously misallocated funds. He stressed that these salary increases, along with new legislation, would bring greater accountability and transparency to the management of educational resources in Florida (FLGov).
Additionally, the budget includes provisions for several new initiatives aimed at supporting teachers and students. These include:
The Florida Department of Education has praised this budget as a significant step towards maintaining Florida’s position as a leader in education. Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. remarked that these investments are crucial for providing high-quality education and supporting the state's long-term educational goals (www.fldoe.org).
By continuing to prioritize teacher pay and educational funding, Governor DeSantis aims to address the challenges faced by educators, including inflation and rising living costs. These efforts are designed to ensure that Florida can recruit and retain top talent in its schools, ultimately benefiting students across the state (FLGov).
For more details on the budget and its implications for Florida’s education system, visit the official announcements on the Florida Governor's website and the Florida Department of Education.
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