Issue Position: Choice in Education

Issue Position

o For over a century, the Blaine Amendment 1 has been discriminating against the
religious citizens of New York. The intention of the Blaine Amendment--to prohibit
the use of public money for religious schools--is no different from the racist "Jim
Crow" laws of t he Southern States. When I am elected I will make my best effort to remove this discriminatory law.

Unlimited Charter Schools

o I applaud the recent progress in Albany to allow more charter schools in
New York State 2. However, I oppose any limit on the number of charter schools. Such laws limit parents' choice in our children's education.

Choice in Public Schools

o I support an open enrollment system in our public schools. The choice
should be left to the citizens, not the government. In addition, I support the
implementation of a distance learning program for home schooled children.

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