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Board approves RFP for speech-language services as district reports widespread vacancies
Summary
Hillsborough County School Board voted unanimously to issue a request for proposals for contracted speech and language therapy after staff described a countywide shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs). District officials said roughly 14,000 students receive services and vendors currently cover a substantial share of open positions.
The Hillsborough County School Board unanimously approved a request for proposals (RFP) for contracted speech and language services (agenda item C301) on April 8, following extended discussion about a regional shortage of licensed speech-language pathologists.
District leaders said the system serves about 14,000 students with speech or language disorders and relies on contract providers to fill vacancies. Superintendent Van Ayers told the board the district counted 277 total SLP units and that contract services were covering roughly 95 of those positions in 2024–25; staff said vacancy counts have varied in recent months and may be…
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