Issue Position: Public Education

Issue Position

I am the only Florida House District 1 candidate that attended local public schools. I attended a couple of local private schools as well. Local schools I attended include: Pensacola Christian, Pine Meadow Elementary, Wedgewood Middle, Escambia Christian, Ferry Pass Middle, and Tate High.

The State of Florida has not been a friend to public education in recent years. I will advocate for protecting and increasing the public education budget. I will not support funding competing entities, such as charter schools, that are not required to meet the same level of standards as the public-school system and have no oversight, accountability, or transparency requirements. The public education budget needs to be a top priority and should include salaries for teachers that reflect education as a priority.

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