Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

All of South Carolina's children deserve strong schools. When we give our children the competitive edge in a global economy, we all are more likely to succeed. In addition, South Carolina is more likely to attract new businesses and jobs.

To build strong schools, our teachers must be given the tools and support they need to do their jobs.

I have been a leader in supporting public education, whether through new legislation or allocating funding in the state budget. For example, I have championed the Pathways program that allows students to take classes toward a technical certificate or associate's degree while in high school, preparing them for jobs of the future. Also, I have supported scholarship programs for our special needs students to open new doors of opportunity.

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