Elections

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe taxes paid to support public school should be portable. That is, if I choose to send my child to private school or homeschool (with rigorous standards), I should be able to take that portion of my taxes used to fund public school and divert it to the private or homeschool of my choice.

2. Public dollars only for public school

As stated above, it should be up to me where my child goes to school and if it is not a public school, I should not have to pay taxes that support public school. Public school spending is out of control and standards are low all because of the teacher unions and their corrupt, symbiotic relationship with the Democrat Party.

3. Federal tax credit

I agree depending upon what strings are attached to the tax credit. I would also like to see dollars spent on public education only by parents who want their children in public school. Given a choice, most parents would choose otherwise. The corrupt teacher unions and their Democrat conspirators would fade away.

4. BOOST scholarships

As I have said above. ALL students should have the option of attending private school or be homeschooled. We shouldn’t be paying for public education at all unless we use it. And given a choice most would not. I was on a Baltimore charter school board when my kids were young. Inner city families begged to get their kids in.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

The Kirwan Blueprint includes no funding for capital projects, and is the largest unfunded liability in the state budget, yet the Democrats keep adding more. Public schools definitely need repair/replacement, but that takes second priority because of the bloated bureaucracy, the unions and their Democrat allies who benefit.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Yes, I support giving Maryland families a diversity of educational options beyond their zip code. Every child deserves access to the school that best fits their needs, whether public, charter, private, or religious. I will work in Annapolis to expand these opportunities for families in District 11A.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree. Public dollars exist to serve children, not institutions. When we fund students rather than systems, every family gains access to the education that works best for their child. Maryland families in District 11A deserve that freedom, and I will fight for it in Annapolis.

3. Federal tax credit

Yes, I absolutely agree. Opting into the federal education tax credit program is a no-brainer for Maryland. It brings hundreds of millions of dollars to benefit both public and nonpublic students at no cost to our state. I will strongly encourage Governor Moore to opt Maryland in.

4. BOOST scholarships

I agree. The BOOST Scholarship Program is a lifeline for low-income families who deserve the same educational choices as wealthier families. Every child in Maryland, regardless of income, should have access to a quality education. I fully support maintaining and ideally expanding BOOST funding for new students.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I agree. Safe, well-maintained buildings benefit every student regardless of what school they attend. Nonpublic schools serve thousands of Maryland children and contribute to our communities. Supporting infrastructure and security upgrades is a commonsense investment in student safety that I proudly support.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Educational results overall in Md. are abysmal, but private and school choice are soaring well above that level. State antipathy toward school choice must be reversed. It is anti-student.

2. Public dollars only for public school

As above, antipathy to school choice must be reversed for the sake of student advancement.

3. Federal tax credit

Common sense.

4. BOOST scholarships

Common sense.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Should probably be increased.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I very much support state support for scholarships, textbooks, technology, and capital support for non-public schools.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars should be used for a variety of school settings, including non-public ones.

3. Federal tax credit

I agree that the new federal education tax credit program would provide many benefits for both public and nonpublic students, and should be adopted in Maryland.

4. BOOST scholarships

BOOST has provided much needed tuition relief for many families whose students attend non-public schools.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

This funding is an important capital support for nonpublic schools.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Public schools must remain the foundation of our system. I support limited, targeted options that expand opportunity for students with specific needs, while ensuring the vast majority of resources continue to strengthen public education

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars should primarily support public schools, which serve the overwhelming majority of students. Any exceptions must be narrowly tailored, transparent, and focused on students with demonstrated need.

3. Federal tax credit

If structured transparently and without diverting state resources, I support leveraging federal programs that expand opportunity for students while maintaining strong investment in public schools.

4. BOOST scholarships

Programs like BOOST should remain limited and targeted to low-income families. At the same time, we must prioritize sustained investment in strengthening our public school system.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Targeted funding for safety and infrastructure is appropriate, particularly where it protects students. However, the state’s primary obligation remains investing in strong, well-resourced public schools.

3. Federal tax credit

I can’t make a final decision without knowing any other implications that could result from the Federal regulations. 

1. Nonpublic school aid

Not all children learn in the same way. As a former executive of a foundation operating a school based program, I believe parents should be given educational options for their children and their economic status should not be a barrier.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I believe public money should follow the student.

3. Federal tax credit

Maryland should opt into the federal Education Freedom Scholarship tax credit program to help non-profit organizations provide educational services to low-income students.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support the expansion of the BOOST program to ensure financially challenged Maryland families can send their children to non-public schools. In Montgomery County BOOST scholarships support students attending 27 Catholic, Jewish and other non-public schools.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe that funding should only be for public schools. Private schools usually have very wealthy students and with limited funded we should prioritize the public schools that have so many needs.

2. Public dollars only for public school

An individual who is being taxed for education, should have a say on what that money is being used for. If they want their educational tax dollars to go towards private education, then they should be able to.

4. BOOST scholarships

More scholarships should be made available.

1. Nonpublic school aid

All students deserve the best education to advance their needs in contributing to a stronger society. Independent, career and technical, charter, private, community, and preparatory programs all serve specific and necessary communities whose students benefit from state support.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Maryland’s constitutional educational priority is to fund public schools. All students are entitled to the largess of the state. Funding for school nurses, mental health professionals, safety/security improvements, and transportation are valuable to ensure Maryland remains a leader in primary education.

3. Federal tax credit

Taxpayers can receive a credit of up to $1,700 for contributions made to a scholarship granting organization. These funds can be used for scholarships to access many education-related services and products including tutoring, classroom supplies, and extracurricular activities.

4. BOOST scholarships

BOOST provides scholarship awards for some students who are eligible for the free or reduced–price school meals program (FARMs) to attend a participating nonpublic school. Priority is granted to students who qualify for FARMs and receive a BOOST scholarship award during the school year, as well as their siblings.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

State funded infrastructure improvements offer economic, environmental, and educational benefits. Reinvestment in existing property positively impacts everyone. In an age of disposable consumption, building on the strong bones of the past will enable a more vibrant body for the future.