Rick Scott said "Simply put, while the ESSA returns much decision-making to the state and local level, this new law is not a blank check." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016

Simply put, while the ESSA returns much decision-making to the state and local level, this new law is not a blank check.

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Scott warns that the new law requires accountability despite increased state flexibility.

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