Rick Scott Announces Additional Funding for Hillsborough County Schools

At a media event on Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced that 98 schools in Hillsborough County will share $8.47 million in bonuses due to their improvements in learning outcomes, either receiving an A grade or jumping up a full letter grade over last year.

Thank you to our outstanding educators in Hillsborough County, Scott said. I am pleased to award them with more than $8 million, because of their hard work. Florida has a great education system that helps our students by preparing them for success in college and a career. We know that having a well-educated workforce is the best way to bring more jobs to Florida, and that is why, as governor, I have made education a priority.