State Rep. Jervonte Edmonds (D-District 88) has been named Legislator of the Year by the Florida PTA, representing more than 300,000 members statewide. This recognition highlights his unwavering commitment to advancing key education initiatives that impact Palm Beach County students.
Edmonds received the award at the Florida PTA Leadership Convention, and he was praised for his work in advocating for full-day VPK for stronger early education foundations, pushing for $65,000 base teacher salaries, supporting experience-based raises for veteran teachers, and championing universal free breakfast and lunch.
“Florida PTA members don’t just show up, they lift generations,” Edmonds said. “I’m honored to stand with them and deliver policies that ensure every child thrives.”
Edmonds serves Florida House District 88, encompassing parts of the western communities. He introduced legislation to raise teacher starting pay to $65,000 and authored a bipartisan bill to expand free school meals, underscoring his focus on elevating educators and feeding students.
