Bill > H0157

This bill establishes the School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program within the Department of Education, aiming to improve student achievement and classroom management by supporting teachers. School districts and charter schools can assign experienced teachers, who have at least three years of experience and a "highly effective" performance rating, to mentor new teachers, those struggling with performance evaluations (rated as needs improvement, developing, or unsatisfactory), or those having difficulty with classroom behavior management, particularly in schools with lower performance grades (D or F). These mentors, who must not have a direct management role over their mentees, will provide guidance and support and can receive a stipend of up to $3,000, potentially working with multiple teachers. The Department of Education will set program standards and create a contract template outlining responsibilities, while the State Board of Education can adopt rules to implement the program. Additionally, funds from the educational enrichment allocation, which supports K-12 academic achievement activities, can now be used for this new teacher mentoring program.

Budget and Finance, Education

PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/157