FL S0574

Requires the Florida Department of Education to develop and maintain a statewide strategic plan for recruiting and retaining speech-language pathologists in public schools and charter schools

Mandates data collection on staffing levels, including counts of doctoral, master's, and bachelor-level speech-language pathologists, assistants, and contracted personnel across all school districts and charter schools

Requires analysis of caseloads, compensation, and comparison with contiguous states, along with tracking of annual staffing changes including resignations and retirements

Directs examination of recruitment and retention strategies including tuition assistance, continuing education, flexible work schedules, hybrid work environments, differentiated pay, and mentorship programs

Requires school districts and charter schools to submit survey data by October 31 annually, with the department publishing the strategic plan on its website by November 30 and providing updates to legislative committees