First Coast Educators, Parents Applaud Gov. Crist's Veto of Senate Bill 6

Florida Gov Charlie Crist

Posted: April 15, 2010 - 12:38pm

By Topher Sanders
Educators, parents and school leaders celebrated Thursday after Gov. Charlie Crist’s veto of Senate Bill 6, the much-talked-about teacher pay reform bill.

Annette Worthen, president of the Duval County Council PTAs, said Crist’s veto was an example of the power of citizens’ voices on important issues.

“The governor listened to the parents, teachers and superintendents and didn’t put this burden on the backs of the children of Florida,” Worthen said.