Florida 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 157 — CS/HB 157: School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program

Last action — Died in Education & Employment Committee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program; Establishes School Teacher Training & Mentoring Program within DOE; provides DOE, teacher mentor, & mentee requirements; & authorizes award of stipends.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to specify that a standard contract template will be used for teachers involved in mentorship programs. This change clarifies the roles and responsibilities of both the mentor and mentee, which is intended to help create a clearer framework and defined goals for the program. This matters because having clear standards and a contract can improve the efficacy of mentorships, ultimately benefiting teachers and students alike.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 157 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 157 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program;
hb157-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 157 2026 the program is to increase the effectiveness and involvement of classroom teachers and improve student achievement, classroom management, and excellence in the state's public schools.
hb157-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 157 2026 the program is to increase the effectiveness and involvement of classroom teachers and improve student achievement, classroom management, and excellence in the state's public schools.
(3) The Department of Education shall establish program standards and a contract for the teacher mentor and mentee which Page 2 of 4 CODING:
(3) The Department of Education shall establish program standards and a standard contract template for the teacher Page 2 of 4 CODING:
hb157-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 157 2026 outlines the responsibilities of each person and establishes the framework and goals of the program.
hb157-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 157 2026 mentor and mentee which outlines the responsibilities of each person and establishes the framework and goals of the program.
hb157-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 157 2026 assist school districts in providing educational enrichment activities and services that support and increase the academic achievement of students in grades kindergarten through 12.
hb157-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 157 2026 assist school districts in providing educational enrichment activities and services that support and increase the academic achievement of students in grades kindergarten through 12.
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Action History

  1. Died in Education & Employment Committee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33)

  2. Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda

  3. Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda

  4. Now in Education & Employment Committee

  5. Referred to Education & Employment Committee

  6. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  7. CS Filed

  8. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  9. Reported out of PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee

  10. Favorable with CS by PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee

  11. Added to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee agenda

  12. Now in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee

  13. Reported out of Education Administration Subcommittee

  14. Favorable by Education Administration Subcommittee

  15. Added to Education Administration Subcommittee agenda

  16. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  17. Now in Education Administration Subcommittee

  18. Referred to Education & Employment Committee

  19. Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee

  20. Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee

  21. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 156 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (156)

156 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 157 do?
School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program; Establishes School Teacher Training & Mentoring Program within DOE; provides DOE, teacher mentor, & mentee requirements; & authorizes award of stipends.
Who sponsors HB 157?
HB 157 is sponsored by PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee, Daniels, Kimberly (Democrat), Chaney, Linda (Republican), Hinson, Yvonne Hayes (Democrat), Valdés, Susan L. (Republican), López, Johanna (Democrat), Hunschofsky, Christine (Democrat), and Gossett-Seidman, Peggy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 157?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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