Issue Position: Strong Public Education

Issue Position

Strong public schools are imperative for building a vibrant democracy and a modern workforce. All NH residents deserve access to a quality public education that will allow them to reach their full potential. It is the best path to individual success and the collective success of our state. In recent years, the State has reduced its financial commitment to schools -- reducing funding to pensions and the building fund. These reductions have resulted in increased real estate taxes in many communities. In those communities that cannot afford tax increases, the quality of public schools is deteriorating. Quality education must not be dependent on where a child lives or what their parents can afford to pay. I will work to increase funding for all public schools and fight to prevent funding from being depleted by voucher or other programs. We should be increasing our commitment to education, not decreasing it.

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