Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

America must restore its place as a leader in education by improving the public school system. Reducing funding for students with disabilities moves America backwards. Reducing funding for gifted programs in public schools moves America backwards. Reducing funding for lunch programs for low-income children is abhorrent. Whether or not a Sixth District resident requires a specific school program. our residents recognize that the public education system has served us well and lifts up the community as a whole. Building upon the foundation is vital.

Legislation should promote policies that improve access to affordable higher education. Sixth District residents value higher education. It is an investment that provides multiple returns. At the same time, it is frustrating to see large banks and other behemoths benefit from low interest rates while students are not offered the same rates. Legislators should be considering the variety of alternatives available to increasing college participation, restoring vocational programs and reducing costs.

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