Broward teachers get no new raises and must pay for insurance amid budget strains

Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco speaks to Broward County School Board members during public comment regarding potential job cuts on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Joe Cavaretta Joe Cavaretta

By Amanda Rosa

Broward County Public School teachers will not receive raises this year from the school district and will have to start paying for certain health insurance plans, according to the new contract between the teachers union and the school district approved at Tuesday’s meeting.

Board members said they regretted not securing raises for teachers and blamed a lack of state funding and the school district’s dire financial situation. School board members said teachers will receive a minimum 4 percent raise next year, which amounts to about $60 million.

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