So Rick Scott Wants More for Florida Schools, But His Legislative Allies Want More Cash For Charter Schools | Scathing Purple Musings

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So Rick Scott Wants More for Florida Schools, But His Legislative Allies Want More Cash For Charter Schools

by Bob Sikes

While Rick Scott says that “he cannot budge” on increasing funding for education, he doesnt tell voters that two republican legislators, Sen. Steve Wise and Rep. Janet Adkins are sponsoring legislation that would put more money into the pockets of charter school operators. From Walton family funded charter school lobby Florida Charter School Alliance:

“We all know that every student in Florida deserves access to a high-quality school, regardless of race, income level or geographic location,” said Cheri Shannon, president and CEO of the Alliance. “What most peopledon’t know is that public charter students are funded, on average, $2,749 less