Mack commended Scott for her work.

“I think we are on the right track,” Mack said. “I just appreciate the work of Representative Scott and the efforts she is making.”

Scott said the state bill, which will be presented on next week, is designed to bring the community and school district together to develop the charter school concept.

“The community and (school) district would be the one that develop the mission of the charter,” Scott said. “In this, no one will be left behind.”

She said the bill is designed to raise standards while providing the school district the resources it needs.

“It’s a global education and economic society that our students are competing with,” Scott said. “We’ve got to raise the level of expectation. ... Everyone is talking about change. This bill would allow for a real change.”

Scott said the bill is being introduced as a pilot program that will be in place and funded for at least five years.