Furthermore, Gov. Scott said, I am proud to propose additional money for this critical program. Teacher supply grants allow our educators to secure the tools they need in the classroom. We will continue to fight to ensure that every Florida teacher can focus on student success.”
Scott previously succeeded in pushing salary increase for teachers
In 2013, the governor pressed an across the board salary increase of $2,500 for teachers in the State. The Florida Legislature appropriated nearly $500 million funding for teachers’ salary increase. Local school districts received that funding since they are responsible for setting teachers’ wages
This year, Gov. Scott secured the highest per-pupil funding in the history of Florida. The governor has been securing historic funding for education over the past years.
