Chancellor's ideas for Bright Futures revamp

Sen. Jeremy Ring (left) already proposed a change to Bright Futures that would give larger scholarships to students majoring in "economic development" fields like science, technology, engineering, health and education.

Now Chancellor Mark Rosenberg is outlining suggested changes in a report to be delivered to the Board of Governors next week. He wants to cap the program at $400-million, using $100-million for need-based aid and $100-million for incentives like Sen. Ring proposes. The rest would go to merit scholarships under the current rules.

Of course, with Senate President and Bright Futures defender Ken Pruitt still in charge, this isn't likely to be the year of a Bright Futures overhaul... But some are trying anyway.

Of course, with Senate President and Bright Futures defender Ken Pruitt still in charge, this isn't likely to be the year of a Bright Futures overhaul... But some are trying anyway.

Comments

I thought Democrat's were for the working people????????? Jeremy Ring is for the rich - he should switch to a Republican.

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Joan wrote:

"I don't care if somebody with millionaire parents gets the money. Bright Futures opens the door for that kid to make it on his or her own without using their parents' money.

Effort and results = rewards.

That's the way the world works. Rich or poor."

I would agree with you Joan if the money for Bright Futures was generated by a fair tax. This money is generated by the LOTTO which targets low-income families.

[Joan]

How does this fool intend to give money to only people in certain majors? Has he BEEN to college? You don't declare a major for the first two years.

As for legislating that certain majors deserve aid while others don't - that's absurd. We need a balance of people with a variety of skills. Why should my tax money go ONLY to help students who going into what will ultimately be higher-paying careers?

Bright futures works as it is because ALL kids who earn it get the money. I don't care if somebody with millionaire parents gets the money. Bright Futures opens the door for that kid to make it on his or her own without using their parents' money.

Effort and results = rewards.

That's the way the world works. Rich or poor.

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Bright Futures currently gives money to students whose parents make over a $1,000,000 a year!! This money comes from Lotto players-- the poor class in Florida. Do you think it's right to take money from the poor and give it to the wealthy? Bright Futures needs to be awarded to students who have earned it AND who need it; including the middle class who are living paycheck to paycheck. Award Bright Futures to high achieving students who need it!! Not high achieving students who use the scholarship to make their Mercedes car payments.

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Ring is a moron.

This is the same guy who sponsored the Senate bill to move up the primary which resuluted in the Dems and (R's) being disenfranchised at the national conventions this summer making the Florida Democratic primary a mockery resulting in the current mass chaos between Hillary and Obama.

Now the guy wants to take scholarship money away from kids who have worked hard to attain it (Bright Futures) and give it to those who don't deserve it (disadvantaged) who haven't achieved the requisite GPA/SAT score (need based aid) while forcing kids to take majors they may not wish to.

Please contact Senator Ring and voice your displeasure by going to: myflorida.com, then government, Senate, members.