The bill amends section 1012.22 of the Florida Statutes, which governs public school personnel salary schedules. Key changes include the deletion of definitions related to salary adjustments and performance salary schedules, as well as the removal of a requirement for cost-of-living salary adjustments. The bill now authorizes district school boards to base a portion of each employee's compensation on performance rather than mandating it. Additionally, it revises the conditions under which salary supplements must be provided and eliminates a provision that previously protected performance salary schedules from reductions due to budget constraints.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, district school boards must adopt a salary schedule for all school employees, while allowing for performance-based compensation. It also introduces new provisions for salary supplements, including assignments to Title I schools and mentoring roles for new teachers. The bill includes technical changes and reenacts several related statutes to ensure consistency with the amendments made to section 1012.22. The effective date for the changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 136 Filed: 1012.22