Rick Scott Weighs in on Education

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott unveiled his education plan at a campaign stop in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday.

It is time we make a firm commitment to the positive educational outcome Floridians deserve and have a right to expect. It is time we recognize changes in society and technology are driving a need for change in our public education system, and our students need to take center stage, said Scott. And it is time that the money follows the student and not the system.

Scott added that his experience in the private sector would guide his policies on education -- and contrasted that with his Democratic rival, state CFO Alex Sink.

As a successful businessman, I know the importance of education in growing the economy, said Scott. Simply throwing more taxpayer dollars at an outdated system like my opponent wants to do is not enough.

Scotts education plan involved more technology -- including virtual classes -- and more options for school choice.