Issue Position - Education

Issue Position

Louisiana's education system needs improvement, and Cleo understands it is time to properly invest in our children and our teachers. The individuals who help shape and mold our children are not receiving the support and compensation they deserve. In addition, Louisiana Senate District 14 serves as the hub of higher education, encompassing Louisiana State University, Southern University and A&M College, and Baton Rouge Community College.

Recognizing the importance of education, Cleo is prepared to work with each institution for its improvement and has taken a pro-student stance on education. With this in mind, Cleo will:

Support educators by increasing their wages

Provide students in Pre-K-12 with the opportunity to obtain a quality education

Work to reduce the price of college tuition

Cleo has a history of supporting education by voting to establish TOPS, proposing increases in teacher pay and student loan forgiveness for Louisiana teachers, and demanding the employment of more certified teachers. He also served as the co-founder of the Education Caucus in the United States Congress. As state senator, he will continue to fight for better education in Louisiana.

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