The statement references legislation passed six years prior to 2026 (around 2020), which aligns with DeSantis-era teacher pay increases. Florida did raise base teacher salaries significantly during this period, with state reports showing many districts reaching or exceeding $47,000 base salaries, and Florida historically ranked near the bottom nationally for teacher pay before these increases. The core factual claims about the legislation, timing, salary outcomes, and Florida's previous ranking are substantiated by state records and national data.

While Florida did pass legislation in 2020 aimed at raising teacher salaries, data shows that not a majority of school districts achieved a base salary above $47,000; many districts remained below that threshold, making the claim inaccurate.

The statement contains factual inaccuracies regarding the timing of the legislation (passed in 2021, not six years before May 2026) and misrepresents DeSantis's role as someone who 'argued' about legislation he actually signed into law.