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Governor's plan includes significant pay raises but faces criticism from teacher unions over implementation and equity.
- Florida's budget for teacher salaries has increased by $1.25 billion, bringing the total investment under DeSantis to $4.6 billion since 2019.
- The average starting salary for Florida teachers has risen to $48,286, but the state ranks low in overall teacher pay.
- Teacher unions argue the pay raises are uneven, benefiting new teachers more than veterans and support staff.
- Recent legislation has made it harder for teacher unions to operate, requiring higher membership thresholds and eliminating automatic dues deductions.
- Education Commissioner Manny Diaz and DeSantis criticize unions for delaying the distribution of funds to teachers.
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- Ron DeSantis Governor of Florida
- Florida US state
- Manny Díaz Jr. Florida Commissioner of Education
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