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Scott proposes increase for digital learning
Gov. Rick Scott made several education-related promises during his re-election campaign including doubling digital learning initiatives for school districts.
The money would go to various projects, such as improving school district information technology infrastructure, increasing bandwidth and providing computers for students.
Scott requested doubling the amount for digital learning from $40 million to $80 million in his 2015-16 budget proposal. In the end, the Legislature approved a smaller increase for a total of $60 million.
Scott has proposed a $20 million increase for a total of $80 million for the 2016-17 budget.
We will have to see how the Legislature reacts to his proposal during the upcoming session, which starts Jan. 12, but for now we continue to rate this In the Works.
Our Sources
Gov. Rick Scott, "Gov. Rick Scott signs the 'Keep Florida Working' budget," June 23, 2015
Gov. Rick Scott, Florida First budget, Nov. 23, 2015
PolitiFact's Scott-O-Meter, Education promises, Accessed Dec. 21, 2015
Interview, Jeri Bustamante, Gov. Rick Scott spokeswoman, Dec. 16, 2015