Governor Rick Scott released his education plan today. One of his goals: To give teachers the tools they need to succeed.
Teachers spend a lot of their own money on supplies for their students. Now, the Governor who cut $1.3 billion in education funding during his first year in office is saying he's wants to give every teacher in Florida a debit card.
He's calling it the Teacher Supply Program and he's asking business leaders to invest in it. The program needs to be approved by Florida lawmakers during the legislative session starting in March.
His plan also includes investing $2 million in teacher training. Critics have accused the Governor of talking up education only as he eyes a second term. But the Governor says he wants to make sure teachers are treated like professionals.