Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

Investing in Our Teachers and Preparing Our Students: In order to attract and retain the best teachers for our students, Travis knows we must invest in them. That's why he voted to make Florida teachers starting salary among the highest in the country at $47,500. His past legislation has made it easier for those with real world professional STEM experience to teach. In addition, he continued the legacy of Senator Dorothy Hukill and passed a bill in her memory requiring high schools to offer a course in financial literacy so young adults are prepared to take control of their financial future.

Expanding Vocational and Career Training: Travis knows not everyone needs a four year degree to be successful. That's why he has passed bills expanding vocational and technical education, apprenticeships, career academies and workforce training in our schools so our children can learn a trade or get a professional certificate in order to find good, high paying jobs in our community. Florida's future workers need to have as many options as possible to make a good living, and Travis's legislation has focused on giving those options to every student in Florida.

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