FL H0391

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IX, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution establishing minimum salary requirements for public school teachers.

Requires that by 2019, new full-time public school teachers earn at least the national average salary for new teachers, and experienced full-time teachers earn at least the national average salary for experienced teachers.

Salary increases must be independent of employee benefits and cannot alter, jeopardize, or decrease existing employee benefits; does not impair collective bargaining rights.

The state, rather than local school districts, must fund any salary increases required by this amendment.

Requires placement of a ballot statement describing the amendment for voter approval or rejection at the next general election or special election authorized by law.