FL S1272

Increases the minimum base salary for full-time classroom teachers and certified prekindergarten teachers from $47,500 to $65,000

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

Creates retention incentives for experienced teachers: $5,000 for those with 10-20 years of service and $10,000 for those with 20+ years

Requires school districts to develop localized salary adjustment plans addressing pay compression, with the Department of Education overseeing phased implementation to be completed by the 2030-2031 school year

Directs the Department of Education to provide state teacher compensation grants to smaller districts and charter schools with limited financial resources to meet salary goals