Lawsuit Attacks Fla. School Funding - Central Florida News 13:
"TALLAHASSEE -- Of all the things state government pays for, there's one that's more important than everything else -- education.
The Florida Constitution requires lawmakers to make it their top priority, but critics said that's not happening. The question is headed to court.
As if two young kids don't keep Courtney McHugh busy enough, she's got something more to worry about -- their education.
'I think schools don't get enough funding,' McHugh said. 'I think the teachers don't get paid enough, as well, you know, because they help our children grow. They help them learn different things, and if they don't get the money, then what's the incentive for them to be there and help our kids?'"
"TALLAHASSEE -- Of all the things state government pays for, there's one that's more important than everything else -- education.
The Florida Constitution requires lawmakers to make it their top priority, but critics said that's not happening. The question is headed to court.
As if two young kids don't keep Courtney McHugh busy enough, she's got something more to worry about -- their education.
'I think schools don't get enough funding,' McHugh said. 'I think the teachers don't get paid enough, as well, you know, because they help our children grow. They help them learn different things, and if they don't get the money, then what's the incentive for them to be there and help our kids?'"