HOUSE AMENDMENT
                                                   Bill No. HB 1-D
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11  Representative(s) McGriff and Gelber offered the following:
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17         Section 657.  Section 1011.63, Florida Statutes, is
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19         1011.63  Investments in hiring and retaining quality
20  teachers.--The Legislature recognizes that hiring and
21  retaining qualified public school teachers plays a critical
22  role in preparing Florida's children for success.  The
23  Legislature further recognizes that Florida's average teacher
24  salary is significantly below the national average, that
25  Florida's average teacher salary is lower than the majority of
26  southern states, and that the State of Florida will need an
27  estimated 160,000 teachers over the next 10 years to address
28  not only the high turnover of new and retiring teachers but
29  also the flight of quality teachers to higher paying teaching
30  jobs in neighboring states.  The Legislature shall provide
31  funding to raise teacher salaries in Florida so they are at
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                                                   HOUSE AMENDMENT
                                                   Bill No. HB 1-D
    Amendment No. ___ (for drafter's use only)
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