Florida Raises Teacher’s Starting Pay

By Jeremy Ratliff and Rich Jones

June 25, 2020 at 4:06 am EDT

Gov. DeSantis teacher pay Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday to provide $500 million to raise teacher salaries in the state. (WFTV Staff)

By Jeremy Ratliff and Rich Jones

June 25, 2020 at 4:06 am EDT

Jacksonville, FL — Florida teachers can expect an increase in pay.

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a measure which gives $500,000,000 directly to teachers and increases starting pay to more than $47,000.

“You do it because you have a servant’s heart, but it sure makes it easier if you have a good minimum salary,” says DeSantis.

The governor says there will be shortfalls in this year’s budget caused by COVID-19, and tough decisions will have to be made to finalize the more than $90 billion budget that goes into effect next week.

Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.