The bill amends section 1011.62 of the Florida Statutes to require school districts and charter schools to develop salary distribution plans that specifically address salary compression for instructional personnel. This includes provisions for those with more than two years of experience and other instructional personnel. The new legal language mandates that before distributing any additional funds received over the prior fiscal year, these plans must clearly outline how the funds will be allocated to address salary compression, ensuring compliance with modified salary schedules as necessary.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that each school district superintendent and charter school administrator must submit their proposed salary distribution plans for approval by the appropriate governing bodies. The approved plans must then be submitted to the department by October 1 of each fiscal year. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 439 Filed: 1012.22, 24.121
H 439 c1: 1011.62