FL H0727

Increases the minimum base salary for full-time classroom teachers and certified prekindergarten teachers from $47,500 to $65,000, with funding provided through the Florida Education Finance Program

Establishes mandatory step-based salary increases tied to years of experience: $1,500/year for 5-10 years, $2,000/year for 10-20 years, and $3,000/year for 20+ years of service with the school district

Requires school districts to provide retention incentives of $5,000 for instructional personnel with 10-20 years of service and $10,000 for those with 20+ years of service

Creates compression relief supplements to address salary disparities between new and experienced teachers, with the Department of Education providing implementation guidelines and requiring annual district audits

Mandates phased implementation beginning August 1, 2027, prioritizing smaller districts and those with greatest financial need or retention challenges, with full implementation required by the 2031-2032 school year