Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

Ed DeGrange understands that investing in both our K-12 education system and our university system is necessary. He believes that the importance of providing a student with a world class education is twofold. He believes that it is important for the personal success of each individual student and that an educated society helps our community's economy prosper. This is why Ed DeGrange supported the Bridge to Excellence In Public Schools Act that made investing in our schools a priority and why he has worked vigorously to protect funding for our schools ever since. At the same time he has made certain that the State also designates funding, in the State's Capital Budget, for school construction and renovation projects.

Ed DeGrange also recognizes the need to find additional sources of revenue to support our school systems which is why he strongly believes in the Maryland Education Credit. This legislation is designed to strengthen the partnership between Maryland's business and educational communities. It would provide an income tax credit to businesses for a portion of their donations to non-profit organizations that provide scholarships or enrichment programs to public and non-public schools and to non-profit organizations that support funding for graduate study or professional development opportunities for school personnel.

Additionally, Ed DeGrange has supported the tuition freeze for higher education. As a result, Maryland went from having one of the ten least affordable university systems in the nation, to being considerably more affordable for working families.

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