Orange County School Board Delays Vote on Teacher Contract Amid Health Benefit Dispute

The Orange County School Board in Florida has postponed a vote on teacher contracts, extending a months-long impasse over health insurance benefits. The district rejected a special magistrate's recommendations, citing an inability to afford the proposed terms, which included capping premium increases at 20%. The teachers' union contends the district's proposal would result in a pay cut, while the district claims the magistrate's terms would add $105.1 million to its budget. A new vote date has not yet been scheduled.