Elections

1. Nonpublic school aid

In Maryland, non-public schools have heavy regulatory burdens written into the laws along with regulations. I would work to reduce these burdens. For example any non-public school that doesn’t receive state funds should be exempted from holding state approval to operate.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Any funding benefit to non-public education should be done through tax deductions, and directed to the parents. However, the definition of ‘public school’ could be changed under certain circumstances to allow funding in such circumstances where government has some control, like “charter schools”.

3. Federal tax credit

Unsure. Not familiar with that program. Might be good if the benefit of money goes to the parents of children enrolled, and done through the tax system.

4. BOOST scholarships

Not as a general rule. With money comes control. Maryland policy is heavy on state control of non-public education. With money comes state control. Freedom is more important than state “funding”.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I represent South Laurel in Maryland which is home to several private schools that have benefited from the BOOST Program. As a former School Board Member, and member of EEE, I have voted for school choice and fundamentally believe that parents should be able to give their children the BEST education they can afford.

2. Public dollars only for public school

See response above

3. Federal tax credit

This, in my opinion, is a no brainer. A great vehicle that provides some relief for educations that is increasingly becoming more expensive.

4. BOOST scholarships

Agree, agree, agree!! The BOOST Program works and should continue.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I can’t stress this enough, our students deserve the BEST education available to them. The benefits outweigh the costs for this.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I support expanding quality educational options for families. Every child learns differently, and parents should have access to environments that best meet their child’s needs. Our goal should be strong public schools and additional pathways that help students succeed, regardless of zip code.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars should follow student success and be invested where children are learning, growing, and thriving. We must protect and strengthen public schools while also recognizing that some families need different options to meet their child’s academic and personal needs.

3. Federal tax credit

If Maryland can access federal resources at no added state cost that benefit students and families, we should seriously pursue that opportunity. Any funding should be transparent, accountable, and focused on improving educational outcomes for both public and nonpublic students.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support programs that help low-income families access quality educational opportunities. The BOOST Scholarship Program can provide life-changing options for students when implemented fairly, transparently, and with strong accountability standards for participating schools.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I support targeted funding for safety, infrastructure, and maintenance that protects students and staff. Every child deserves a safe, functional learning environment. These investments should be transparent, accountable, and focused on essential needs while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

2. Public dollars only for public school

If they are regulated by the state.

2. Public dollars only for public school

As a private school graduate, I value faith-based and nonpublic education. But Maryland must fully fund the Blueprint. Strong public schools drive opportunity and economic growth, so public dollars should be primarily focused there while we meet that commitment.

4. BOOST scholarships

I support school choice and respect BOOST’s impact. But as we implement the Blueprint, we must prioritize public school funding. In the short term, that means scaling back BOOST growth for new students while we deliver on our commitments.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Yes. I support diverse, high-quality educational options beyond zip code–based assignment. Two of my children attend nonpublic schools because their needs weren’t met in public schools. We must expand access while ensuring accountability, equity, and strong public schools for all.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree. Public dollars should follow the student, not just the building. If a child’s needs are better met in a nonpublic setting, funding should support that placement. The goal is outcomes and equity and ensuring every child has access to an education where they can thrive.

3. Federal tax credit

Yes. If the federal education tax credit program brings new dollars into Maryland at no cost to the state, we should seriously consider opting in. We should maximize resources for both public and nonpublic students while ensuring transparency, equity, and strong accountability.

4. BOOST scholarships

BOOST gives low-income families meaningful choice and access to educational environments that may better meet their children’s needs. We should maintain and strengthen programs that expand opportunity while ensuring transparency, accountability, and equitable access.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

When nonpublic schools are serving Maryland students, especially those supported through state programs, it is appropriate to invest in safe, secure learning environments. Funding should ensure all students learn in safe conditions, with strong accountability and transparency for how public dollars are used.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I support expanding educational opportunities for every child in Maryland. A student’s future should not be determined by their zip code. Families deserve the freedom to choose public charter or homeschooling options. Supporting diverse education empowers parents and helps every student succeed.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I believe funding should follow the student because education is about serving children not systems. Every family deserves the ability to choose the best learning environment whether public charter or nonpublic and resources should support that choice to ensure every student can succeed.

3. Federal tax credit

I agree that Maryland should opt into the federal education tax credit program. It would bring significant new funding to support both public and nonpublic students at no cost to the state. This is a smart opportunity to expand resources, strengthen education, and give every child a better chance to succeed.

4. BOOST scholarships

I agree. Continuing funding for the BOOST Scholarship Program ensures low-income students have access to quality nonpublic schools. Every child deserves a chance to succeed, and these scholarships give families the freedom to choose the best educational path for their children.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I agree. State support for infrastructure, maintenance, and security upgrades in nonpublic schools helps ensure safe and effective learning environments. Investing in all schools, public and nonpublic, strengthens education options and benefits students across Maryland.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I agree. Maryland spends on average $21,000 per student. Certain school districts have some of the lowest reading and math comprehension rates in the U.S.. I support diverse options such as school vouchers, magnet and charter schools, and career programs. This gives parents more say in their child’s education.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree. This is an old argument which is not good policy. Taxpayer funds are for educating students no matter where the child lives and which school the student attends. Public money serves the public good and that means better-educated kids. Monopoly protection for zip-code based schools hurts students most in need.

3. Federal tax credit

I agree. The Governor should opt the state into this new federal Education Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit program. It costs Maryland nothing. These funds provide services benefiting both public and nonpublic students. Opting out would mean Maryland kids miss out as donations flow to other states.

4. BOOST scholarships

I agree. BOOST gives disadvantaged kids real options when their local public school underperforms. It promotes competition that can lift all schools without draining public education. Cutting new students would limit opportunity for those who need it most. We need to keep funding steady and expand access where possible.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I agree. The State’s practice of funding nonpublic schools for things like infrastructure and security is smart and fair. Nonpublic schools educate many Maryland students, including many low-income families. These students deserve the same learning environments as public school students.

1. Nonpublic school aid

While funding private schools reduces funds for public schools, each student in private school saves the state money. No matter how good we build up public schools, they will be limited by the Constitution and cannot provide religious education that some parents may believe is superior.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars should be for education children and there are multiple avenues to educate students. Families should have access to the option that best meets their needs.

3. Federal tax credit

We need money for Maryland’s Blueprint plan. Also, money for nonpublic students helps private schools keep cost down so that the schools can be more affordable and accessible to other families. I don’t see any reason to not opt in.

4. BOOST scholarships

I agree with helping low-income students be able to attend nonpublic schools. I don’t think private schools should be limited to the wealthy especially when some people choose nonpublic schools for religious reasons.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Operating schools are expensive and those cost are passed to families who already pay taxes that help public schools. Some of these families are low-income or seeking a religious education. I believe we should help these schools and families to ensure the schools are safe and able to provide a quality learning environment.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Students attending Nonpublic Schools are saving taxpayers money.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public and Nonpublic schools should be treated equally. Government money should follow the student.

3. Federal tax credit

Governor Moore should not be opting out of free money.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Public and Nonpublic schools should be treated equally.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Every child deserves access to a quality education regardless of their zip code. Supporting diverse educational options isn’t anti-public school, it’s pro-student. Families should have the power to choose what works best for their child.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars exist to serve the public and that means all students. When we fund outcomes for kids, not just systems, we strengthen the entire community. Rigid thinking on this question leaves low-income families with the fewest options.

3. Federal tax credit

Opting in costs the state nothing and delivers real resources for Maryland students, public and nonpublic alike. Leaving that money on the table isn’t fiscal responsibility, it’s a missed opportunity for the kids who need it most.

4. BOOST scholarships

BOOST puts choice in the hands of low-income families who deserve it most. Cutting access for new students doesn’t protect public schools, it just keeps options limited for the families with the least. We should maintain and build on this.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Safe buildings matter for every student. Security upgrades and basic infrastructure aren’t about ideology, they’re about protecting kids. Nonpublic schools serve real Maryland families and their facilities shouldn’t be a safety risk due to funding gaps.

1. Nonpublic school aid School

Choice is how we improve the current public system by making it compete for Students! Two of my children went to Catholic School. It worked well as we lived in three states during their school years. It would never have worked with a public school. Annapolis, Midlothian, VA, graduated when we lived in Nazareth, PA.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Private schools manage their finances efficiently! Value is greater and cost less than the current rates, the cost for each child in Md schools

3. Federal tax credit

It would force the Public schools to improve and reduce costs for both!!

4. BOOST scholarships

It is not fair to offer the Maryland BOOST Scholarship Program only to low-income-eligible students attending participating nonpublic schools!

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Simple school choice would fix the issue for all students, no matter of thier ecomonic status

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe such support should be limited to bus transportation only. Opting out of the public school system is a choice, not something the State should support.

3. Federal tax credit

I agree to this insofar as funding for public schooling is not impacted.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Families should have meaningful educational options because no single setting serves every child equally. Maryland reflects that through the Blueprint’s mixed-delivery pre-K model, which includes eligible private providers. Families deserve quality options, clear accountability, and choice that best supports their child.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I disagree with the claim that public dollars can only support public schools in every circumstance. When funding is targeted, transparent, and centered on student need, the priority should be whether it strengthens Maryland’s education system and advances student success.

3. Federal tax credit

By opting in to the federal tax credit, Maryland can expand student opportunity in both public and nonpublic settings without reducing support for public schools. Federal guidance allows states to participate through scholarship-granting organizations, thereby strengthening educational opportunity for Maryland youth.

4. BOOST scholarships

Maryland should continue supporting BOOST because the program helps low income families access educational options they might not otherwise have. The program expands opportunity, strengthens educational diversity, and provides greater access to educational settings that best support individual needs and long-term success.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Continued support for infrastructure, maintenance, and security improvements in nonpublic schools helps ensure safe and well-maintained learning environments. These investments protect children, address basic facility needs, and strengthen Maryland’s overall education system.