EDUCATION REFORM and SCHOOL CHOICE
When the U.S. Justice Department instructed the F.B.I. to open investigations into parents who spoke out in school board meetings, they transformed what should be a local issue into a Federal issue. The Federal Government is exceeding the scope of their responsibilities in federalizing education of our youth. Further, there is a state ballot initiative being proposed that would allow funding for the school of choice for each child. This funding could be used for private schools, charter schools or public schools of choice. Unused funds in these accounts would carry over and be available for college tuition for a number of years after graduation from High School. This will encourage under performing schools to do better, and it will level the education field for those in under sevred communities. This approach makes sense to me. I am proud to have signed the petition to have this proposed law get onto the ballot.
