Elections

1. Nonpublic school aid

There needs to be educational options for students who are not able to receive appropriate services from public schools.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars should be used to assist schools that provide assistance to children who cannot receive the same service in a public school. The public educational system is dependent on the private school system and it is appropriate to provide assistance for text books and structural needs.

3. Federal tax credit

While I like the idea of assisting low income families with educational choice, the threshold of $300,000 is too high.

4. BOOST scholarships

I agree that scholarships at the current level should be provided to low-income students to attend nonpublic schools.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I agree that state funding should be included in the state budget to maintain aging buildings so that students and staff are safe, while also maintain security upgrades.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Education funding exists to prepare the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to make this country great. Accordingly, that funding should not be tied to any given system for the sake of that system. Rather, we must fund options that empirically provide the best results for our students.

2. Public dollars only for public school

There is no such thing as “public dollars,” only taxpayer dollars. Taxpayers deserve a return on their investment. That return should look like thoroughly well-educated students ready to step up and lead America into the next generation. I support a policy in which taxpayer dollars follow the students in which they invest.

3. Federal tax credit

This is a no-brainer to ease the tax burden on Marylanders who want the best for their children and increase Maryland’s academic performance across the board. I am firmly pro-school choice and Maryland needs serious policy overhaul on education.

4. BOOST scholarships

I firmly agree with continuing support for this critical program for the above-stated reasons. The surgical attempts to gut this program are indicative of the tunnel vision that has infected the majority in Annapolis on the issue of education.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Provided that the state has the fiscal means and the projects are sound, this is a reasonable investment.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Every child deserves access to a quality education. Parents should play the primary role in deciding the educational environment that best meets their child’s needs. Supporting a diverse range of options, including school choice and nonpublic schools, empowers families to make the best decisions for their children.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Taxpayer dollars are intended to educate children and because these funds are collectively paid into the public education system, it is reasonable that when a student is not attending a public school, a portion of those dollars should follow the student to the educational setting where their learning is taking place.

3. Federal tax credit

Maryland should absolutely opt into the federal education tax credit program. Turning away funding that expands opportunity and supports both public and nonpublic students would be a missed opportunity and is placing politics over students.

4. BOOST scholarships

The BOOST program is a lifeline for low-income families seeking better educational opportunities for their children. Continuing funding ensures that access to quality education isn’t limited to those with financial means.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Supporting targeted investments in infrastructure and security for nonpublic schools helps ensure safe learning environments for all students. These should remain limited, accountable, and focused on student safety and not be open-ended spending commitments.

3. Federal tax credit

Yes, I support opting in if it benefits working families and protects public schools. Incentives should be driven by large corporations and high-income earners, not the middle class, while expanding opportunities for students.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I fully support parents should be able to choose the best path for their child’s education. With the “money following the child”. Then it very much should.

2. Public dollars only for public school

I believe the money should follow the child regardless of the parents decision on what is best for their child.

3. Federal tax credit

It makes zero sense to not take those federal funds to help education in Maryland

4. BOOST scholarships

I have fought very hard maintain boost funding

1. Nonpublic school aid

In some districts we have chronic and perpetual failing schools. Parents who live in these districts deserve an alternative.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public dollars should offer the MOST benefit for our youth. If public schools can’t provide what is best, then an alternative must be offered and the dollars should follow the student to that alternative school.

3. Federal tax credit

I am a co-sponser of the bill that forces the Governor to adopt these tax credits outlined in the federal education tax credit and have argued on behalf of passage in the Ways & Means committee (HB-455).

4. BOOST scholarships

BOOST is the only vehicle to allow children out of failing schools, it is fully subscribed and parents continue to request expansion. It works and should be expanded.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Both public and non-public schools are attended by tax paying citizens. They should both be able to access State maintenance dollars.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Approximately 14% of Maryland schools are rated 3 star or below. Family’s deserve better and should be allowed to have access to a better school.

2. Public dollars only for public school

There should be guidelines, but the main point is that we should not limit our education. If the public school system is failing to provide a good education the dollars should follow the student.

3. Federal tax credit

Yes, one size fits all is not the solution. Accountability should matter and our public schools are not always the safest place for our children. In several areas the schools are not safe and lack accountability of following rules. We need to be able to address exceptions.

4. BOOST scholarships

I am surprised that areas that have some failing schools do not promote ensuring that every student be able to take advantage of a better school if the public school is not performing. Teachers need to feel safe and so do the students.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

We need to provide options; we need to ensure that the best possible outcomes can be achieved.

1. Nonpublic school aid

I believe that parents should be able to send their child to the school of their choice. Student funding should follow the student.

2. Public dollars only for public school

As I stated in the previous question, I believe that the funding should follow the student to whatever school they wish to attend.

3. Federal tax credit

I am in favor that Maryland should opt in on the federal education tax credit program.

4. BOOST scholarships

I have voted to continue boost funding for several years as a member of the legislature.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Funding should be targeted to public schools and not vouchers for private schools. I attended parochial school and my parents struggled to make tuition payments. However, that type of education was important to them, so they made it work. I have a very different perspective, based on diversity, or lack thereof.

1. Nonpublic school aid

As a parent and child advocate, I support high-quality educational options for families. Maryland must continue strengthening public education while recognizing that some families need additional educational options to meet their child’s academic, developmental, or safety needs.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Public education must remain a top priority. At the same time, targeted investments that directly support student opportunity, safety, and accountability can help ensure no child is left behind.

4. BOOST scholarships

Low-income households should have access to educational opportunities that best support their children. Programs should remain accountable, transparent, and focused on student success.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

All students deserve safe learning environments. Supporting critical safety and infrastructure needs helps protect children while maintaining Maryland’s strong commitment to public education.

1. Nonpublic school aid

While I support private schools operating to educate students and provide quality education, I do not support public dollars funding private education. In order for the State of Maryland to provide a high quality public education to our youth, we must dedicate public funds to public schools.

3. Federal tax credit

We should pursue all available options to secure funding for education.

4. BOOST scholarships

As a moral issue, I think well-funded private schools that generally have a wealthy patronage and alumni should provide scholarships for children who would otherwise not have the financial means to enroll. However, I do not support public funds going to private school scholarships.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

I support funding public infrastructure that falls within the state’s responsibility. Property and structures privately owned by a private school should be the responsibility of that private entity.

1. Nonpublic school aid

Yes. I support strong public schools while recognizing families should have access to diverse, accountable educational options that meet students’ needs. Any state support for nonpublic education should include transparency and never come at the expense of public school funding.

2. Public dollars only for public school

Agree. Public dollars should primarily fund strong public schools that serve every child. Maryland must fully invest in public education, especially in underserved communities. While limited partnerships may be appropriate in some cases, public schools should remain the clear priority for taxpayer funding.

3. Federal tax credit

Yes. If the program provides additional educational resources at no cost to Maryland taxpayers, the state should participate while ensuring accountability, transparency, and continued strong funding for public schools.

4. BOOST scholarships

Agree. Low-income families should have access to educational opportunities that best meet their children’s needs. Programs like BOOST can provide additional options for struggling families, provided funding remains transparent, accountable, and does not undermine Maryland’s responsibility to fully fund public education.

5. State funding for nonpublic schools

Supporting critical infrastructure and security upgrades for nonpublic schools is appropriate to help ensure safe learning environments for all students, while keeping public schools the state’s top funding priority.