Issue Position: Improving Our Schools

Issue Position

We are blessed with good schools in Senate District 16, but there are many areas in the State where children aren't as fortunate. All of our children deserve a great education. It's time the State supported our children, our schools and our teachers. We need to get rid of state testing just for the sake of testing. We need to reduce waste and put more money in the classroom. Having served on a school board, I've seen where waste can be cut and will take that experience to Columbia. It's also time to finally pay teachers what they deserve. Just as importantly, we need to make sure our schools are safe and discipline is kept in the classroom.

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