This 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 schedules, such as "grandfathered salary schedule" and "performance salary schedule," and 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 removes a provision that previously prohibited reductions to performance salary schedules due to budget constraints.

The bill also introduces a new requirement for district school boards to adopt a salary schedule starting with the 2026-2027 school year, which will serve as the basis for paying all school employees. It allows for differentiated pay based on performance and other district-determined factors. Furthermore, the bill reenacts several statutes to incorporate the amendments made to section 1012.22, ensuring that charter schools and academically high-performing school districts comply with the updated salary schedule provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 136 Filed: 1012.22