Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 574: Recruitment and Retention of Speech-language Pathologists
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 574 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Recruitment and Retention of Speech-language Pathologists. Primary sponsor: Shev Jones (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Education Pre-K - 12.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recruitment and Retention of Speech-language Pathologists; Requiring the Department of Education to develop and maintain a statewide strategic plan for the recruitment and retention of speech-language pathologists and the provision of quality services; providing school district and charter school requirements relating to submitting specified data for the plan, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shev Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Education Pre-K - 12
- Introduced
- Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Fiscal Policy
- Filed