Elections

1. Nonpublic school aid.

As a long time supporter of school choice, I believe parents are in the best position to choose the most suitable educational option for their children. This could be in the form of private schools, charter schools or home schooling. Expanding parental options leads to improved outcomes and ultimately student success.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Charter schools are public schools and should receive the appropriate funding to allow them to remain an option for parents. By allowing “public dollars” to follow students to a non-traditional schools it creates a competitive dynamic that encourages all schools to improve, most importantly, the underperforming ones.

3. Federal tax credit

Similar to many Marylanders, I believe MD should opt-in to this new federal tax credit program. There is no cost to the state and it does not reduce funding for public schools. Funds may be used for non-traditional school tuition and other services, such as tutoring. This program is designed to improve student success.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support the BOOST Scholarship Program. It provides parents, particularly those with lower incomes, access to non-public education that may be more appropriate for their children. This could be in the form of a safer school environment or educational plan consistent with an individual student’s needs.

5.  State funding for nonpublic schools

I believe all students in Maryland deserve a school that is structurally safe, equipped with the appropriate safety measures and provides a healthy environment that ensures their ability to learn. This applies to non-public and public school institutions.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe that different children have different learning styles and needs, and that different educational opportunities (public, private, schools, religious, & home schools) can be the best fit for those differing needs. I want to maintain the independence of charter and non-public schools from government interference.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Taxes collected for education should be deployed for the effective education of students, according to their various needs and learning styles. Public money should follow the student, as is currently done for college students.

3. Federal tax credit

This is a no-brainer. This program encourages (via tax credits) private money to flow to scholarships for K-12 school choice. I was proud to serve as a co-sponsor on HB455 (Opting in on Opportunity Act) which would have required Maryland to opt into the program.

4. BOOST scholarships

While funding levels are negotiable, I support scholarship programs that facilitate school students seeking access to the educational opportunity that best fits their needs. I am proud of the work that my fellow Republicans & I did in 2023 to ensure that the BOOST program was saved.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

While I believe in the state facilitating school choice, including via various funding mechanisms, I think direct flow of funds from government to private or religious schools should be minimized due to concerns of attached strings, and that funding should instead generally occur via student scholarships.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe in school choice and that educational funding should follow the student.

2. Public dollars only for public school

As mentioned in my previous response, I believe our tax dollars should follow the student and be used to support families’ educational choices.

3. Federal tax credit

This should not even be a question for the governor. The federal education tax credit costs us nothing and could greatly benefit our public and nonpublic students.

4. BOOST scholarships

The BOOST Scholarship Program should, at a minimum, remain funded at current levels, as it assists students and families in need.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Students at public and nonpublic schools deserve to have adequate infrastructure to function safely and efficiently. Funding must also continue to be allocated for security upgrades to ensure the safety of our children.

3. Federal tax credit

I was honored to sponsor HB455 in the 2026 legislative session which would have required the Governor to opt Maryland in. I have been an advocate for educational choices for families since 2010 when I was elected to the Frederick County BoE. Zip codes must never determine a child’s destiny- SGO’s will be transformational.

4. BOOST scholarships

I have supported the Boost program every year and helped fight to save it when Gov. Moore threatened funding. It is a lifeline for Maryland families, a way to escape generational poverty and empowers parents to choose the best educational option for their children.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Ensuring educational facilities across the state are up to date and well maintained is critical for the health, safety and well-being of children. School safety and security infrastructure is also vital for student protection.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I agree that all students should have an opportunity to thrive beyond traditional public setting school or a zip code.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Our goal should be to give every student an opportunity to succeed.

3. Federal tax credit

I co-sponsored legislation (HB455) this year to opt Maryland in to the Federal education tax credit.

4. BOOST scholarships

Every year we have supported continuing our current levels of BOOST.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

We need to support our non-public schools.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I disagree. Public funds must remain in public schools. I oppose voucher programs like BOOST that subsidize private institutions. I support accountable public charter schools, but diverting taxpayer dollars from traditional systems undermines our constitutional duty to educate all Maryland students.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I strongly agree. Public dollars must fund public schools exclusively. Maryland has a constitutional obligation to provide robust public education for all students. Diverting taxpayer money to private institutions drains essential resources from our public classrooms and harms our communities.

3. Federal tax credit

I disagree. The governor must reject this program. Federal education tax credits act as indirect vouchers that subsidize private institutions. I oppose any initiative channeling public benefits to nonpublic schools. Maryland must focus all resources exclusively on strengthening our traditional public school system.

4. BOOST scholarships

I strongly disagree. We must eliminate the BOOST program. Public funds belong exclusively to public schools. Directing taxpayer dollars to subsidize private institutions fundamentally undermines our constitutional duty to fully fund traditional public education for every Maryland student.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I disagree. We must direct all state infrastructure and security funds exclusively to public schools. Many Maryland public school buildings desperately require maintenance and safety upgrades. We cannot justify spending taxpayer dollars on private facilities while our own public classrooms remain aging and underfunded.

1. Nonpublic school aid

However, only with the oversight of Maryland State Department of Education.

2. Public dollars only for public school

As a parent of a child with Special Education Needs if the LEA did not have a program to meet my child’s needs the public LEA is responsible to identify non public placement to meet my child’s educational needs at the expense of the public LEA.

3. Federal tax credit

I don’t have enough information to answer this question.

4. BOOST scholarships

I don’t have enough information to weigh in on this question. I do believe that public charter schools can be successful if oversight and implementation is done properly and with consistency.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I believe we need to address any and all safety related concerns with our aging infrastructure in our current inventory.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I firmly believe in school choice.

2. Public dollars only for public school

If we had true competition in school options, all children would get a much better education overall. I believe in equipping parents to make decisions on where their children are educated.

3. Federal tax credit

I co-sponsored this bill. If those funds are available, Maryland should use them. Our state financial outlook is terrible due to the blueprint. We cannot sustain that program and we cannot continue to expect the taxpayer to pay more for this legislation that is not working.

4. BOOST scholarships

I actually think that we should increase funding for the BOOST program. We have far too many children trapped in failing schools.

1. Nonpublic school aid

My children have experienced homeschooling, private and public schools, Christian education, and career tech programs. One child with dyslexia thrived through specialized schooling and tutoring. I strongly support school choice and alternative education options that meet each student’s learning needs and aspirations.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I both agree and disagree. I support school choice and believe families should have access to quality education in whatever form best fits their child’s needs. However, I also worry that tying alternative education too closely to tax dollars could bring government control and restrictions

3. Federal tax credit

It is disappointing that the Governor’s opposition to Trump and close alignment with teachers unions appears to outweigh support for policies that would aid Maryland families.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support BOOST and I would increase funding.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I agree. I would like to add a little more about me- I am a board member of the new public charter school effort in Carroll County, the Carroll Classical Charter School scheduled to open in the fall of 2027.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe that different children have different learning styles and needs, and that different educational opportunities (public, private, schools, religious, & home schools) can be the best fit for those differing needs. I want to maintain the independence of charter and non-public schools from government interference.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Taxes collected for education should be deployed for the effective education of students, according to their various needs and learning styles. Public money should follow the student, as is currently done for college students.

3. Federal tax credit

This is a no-brainer. This program encourages (via tax credits) private money to flow to scholarships for K-12 school choice. I was proud to serve as a co-sponsor on HB455 (Opting in on Opportunity Act) which would have required Maryland to opt into the program.

4. BOOST scholarships

While funding levels are negotiable, I support scholarship programs that facilitate school students seeking access to the educational opportunity that best fits their needs. I am proud of the work that my fellow Republicans & I did in 2023 to ensure that the BOOST program was saved.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

While I believe in the state facilitating school choice, including via various funding mechanisms, I think direct flow of funds from government to private or religious schools should be minimized due to concerns of attached strings, and that funding should instead generally occur via student scholarships.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I support school choice for every student. The money should follow the student and not the system.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree 100%. Implementation of diverse school options has proven to benefit both private and public education systems by increasing accountability for all institutions.

3. Federal tax credit

I agree 100% that Maryland’s governor should opt into the federal education tax credit program. This would cost nothing and would greatly expand education options for Maryland’s children.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support – and have always voted to support – expanding Maryland’s BOOST program.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Our non-public schools are just as important as our public schools.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe the state government should use its powers to support and, when appropriate, subsidize facets of society that are priorities, especially education. I do not think this funding to help families access various forms of nonpublic education should diminish spending on public schools however.

2. Public dollars only for public school

In the same way that public funds go to private lenders for home loans and college loans, there should not be such a blind requirement.

3. Federal tax credit

The state would be wise to give its citizens access to these federal tax credits. To do otherwise would be to take money from the wallets of many Marylanders for political reasons.

4. BOOST scholarships

BOOST scholarships help shrink the education gap in our schools and I support these funds wholeheartedly.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

The state of Maryland should take an “all of the above” approach to improving access to quality education and safety that includes public and nonpublic schools.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Warm Greetings, I believe school choice is paramount, education is the top of my platform. I am a firm believer that education is the key to any successful community, and I will 1000 percent support school choice.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree. These are our children’s futures that hang in the balance. And I support allocating resources to both public and private schools to ensure that our children are successful. We cannot play politics when it comes to the next generations education.

3. Federal tax credit

1000 percent agree. I am fighting extremely hard for education, if we fix education we will fix the entire state of Maryland.

4. BOOST scholarships

Yes, I agree. We need resources to help the most vulnerable withing our community. If the BOOST program is great tool to help low-income families receive a good education, I support it 1000 percent.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Yes, I agree. Our school’s infrastructure and maintenance are extremely important. The safety of our children is also paramount. Parents should feel at ease, knowing that their children are protected while in learning environments. I 1000 percent support.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Our children deserve the best. The one size fits all education model in Maryland is broken. Parents should be able to decide if home school, public school, or a faith based private education is best for their child. The money should follow the children.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Politicians in Annapolis have forgotten that tax money belongs to the people who earned it, and not the Government!

3. Federal tax credit

Yes, it’s unconscionable that the Progressive majority in Annapolis has blocked the Federal Education tax credit for our Maryland families with children.

4. BOOST scholarships

I would like to see the Boost program revamped because Annapolis politicians have used it to manipulate faith based education institutions. A better model would be for the money to go directly to the students.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Our community is stronger with school choice. Let’s help provide a healthy learning environment for all our students regardless of zip code. I’d also like to see school nurses available for both public and non-public schools.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Yes, students should have options as well as supports in place to assist with choosing and obtaining private school education.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree, again I support school choice I attended private school in early years graduating from St Rita School in 1983. I chose to go to public high school for last 4 years; however, the option should always be available and funded since taxpayers should have options.

3. Federal tax credit

Absolutely, our governor should support programs like this for taxpayers to benefit from.

4. BOOST scholarships

Yes, some of our best students come from low income families and therefore deserve the assistance as well.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Yes, non-public schools should be included They are beneficial and should remain part of school choice.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I support expanding access to diverse education options for Maryland families. Families should not be limited to zip-code assignment schools, and education funding should follow students in ways that improve access, suitability, and academic outcomes.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree with the idea that public dollars should only support public schools. Funding should prioritize students and outcomes, not systems. Families deserve flexibility, and resources should support educational environments that best meet student needs and performance.

3. Federal tax credit

Maryland should opt in to federal education tax credit programs if they expand opportunities for students and families without increasing state fiscal burden. These types of programs can strengthen access, choice, and educational investment across both public and nonpublic settings.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support continued funding for the BOOST Scholarship Program. It provides important opportunities for low-income families to access educational environments that better fit student needs and supports upward mobility through school choice. Greater outreach is needed so more families are aware of and can access the program.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I support equitable consideration of safety and infrastructure needs across all educational settings. If nonpublic schools serve Maryland students, supporting safe learning environments should be part of a broader public safety and education strategy focused on student well-being.

1. Nonpublic school aid

The state legislature should support diverse educational options for students in Maryland beyond public schools. I fully support providing complete funding for the Maryland Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today. I also plan to advocate for increased funding for this program to assist more applicants.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I completely disagree. Providing children with access to a quality education is undoubtedly the civil rights issue of our time. It is in the public’s best interest to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to receive a good education, regardless of their zip code.

3. Federal tax credit

We should opt into the program. This is a smart, no-cost way to bring hundreds of millions in new scholarship dollars to Maryland students, whether they attend public, private, parochial, or independent schools. It empowers parents with real choices, supports tutoring, and costs Maryland taxpayers nothing.

4. BOOST scholarships

I agree with continuing current funding levels for new students in Maryland’s BOOST Scholarship Program. This modest $9 million investment gives low-income families real options to choose the best school for their children. However, I also believe that the legislature should increase funding levels to cover more applicants.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I support the continuation of the state’s current practice of providing targeted funding for maintenance of aging buildings, as well as for security upgrades in nonpublic schools. Initiatives such as the DeGrange Nonpublic Aging Schools Program and the Nonpublic School Health grants offer impactful assistance.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I support a diverse range of high-quality educational options in Maryland so families can choose what works best. Through the Maryland General Assembly, I support expanding access and affordability across public and nonpublic schools while keeping focus on student success and outcomes for all children.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars should serve the public good, ensuring quality education in Maryland. Public schools are the foundation and deserve strong investment through the Maryland General Assembly. I support nonpublic options when they expand opportunity, improve outcomes, and include accountability.

3. Federal tax credit

I am open to Maryland opting into the federal education tax credit program in Maryland. It could expand resources for students without new state spending. Through the Maryland General Assembly, it should include strong safeguards, transparency, and accountability while complementing public education.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support continuing Maryland’s BOOST Scholarship Program in Maryland, which helps low-income students access nonpublic schools. Through the Maryland General Assembly, I support maintaining funding for new students to expand opportunity while also fully investing in strong public schools.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I support funding infrastructure, maintenance, and security upgrades for nonpublic schools in Maryland. Through the Maryland General Assembly, I support maintaining these investments to ensure safe learning environments, with strong transparency and accountability while also fully supporting public schools.