SB 1088: Teacher Salary Enhancement bill passes unanimously out of its first committee

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Well done to the Florida Senate Education Committee who voted unanimously to advance SB 1088: Teacher Salary Enhancement by State Senator Manny Diaz Jr.​ out of its first committee.

Pleased that during debate, Senators on both sides of the aisle expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis​ and the legislature for being serious about improving Florida teachers’ salaries. Several Senators expressed hope that the bill is improved to include all educators.

Was further pleased with bill sponsor Senator Diaz’s closing comments where he stated that the bill needed to, “respect local collective bargaining process which is in our State’s constitution”, and where he went on to say the bill needs to also, “be equitable to districts cost of living differential”.

As the Senators express this bill is just beginning to be developed and has a long way to go still. Senator Diaz explained it will likely be a late approval due to its majorly impacted by the budget.

Watch the entire meeting at http://www.flsenate.gov/media/VideoPlayer?EventID=2443575804_2020011024&Redirect=true

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