FADSS Applauds Historic Education Funding
The budget approved during the 2022 Legislative Session clearly
demonstrates our states commitment to ensuring that every student has equal
opportunities to a high-quality education. I would specifically like to
recognize Senate President Wilton Simpson, House Speaker Chris Sprowls and the
Senate and House Appropriations chairs for their commitment to education.
Possibly the most notable FEFP item that demonstrates the
Legislature’s resolve to prioritize quality public school education is a $214
per Full Time Equivalent (FTE) student increase in the Base Student Allocation
(BSA) to assist school districts in addressing increased costs and wages. This
BSA increase is greater than the BSA increases of the past 5 years combined.
Furthermore, the additional $1.4 billion in total FEFP funding
will help to address critical issues such as student mental health, school
safety, reading, teacher salaries, and transportation. Overall, the 2022-2023
FEFP provides historic funding for Florida’s public schools with total per
student funding exceeding $8,142. This historic education funding will also
help to address the significant increases in fuel and other fixed operating
costs related to running a school district.
FADSS looks forward to continuing to work together with future
Legislatures to ensure continued equitable funding for Florida public schools.
Serving together in
education,
Bill Montford