Darren Bailey on Education

	Darren Bailey on Education

Founded Christian academy for Christ-centered education

Darren is a graduate of North Clay High School and Lake Land College. He and his wife Cindy have always lived by the motto of faith, family, and farming. In 2016, along with running the family farm, they founded Full Armor Christian Academy, a preschool through grade 12 school that gives parents the option of a Christ-centered education for their children. Darren has dedicated countless hours to improving education in Illinois. Source: 2021 Gubernatorial campaign website BaileyForIllinois.com , May 30, 2021

For common sense education reforms, put children first

Darren, along with his wife, founded a preschool through grade 12 Christian school and understands the importance of access to quality education. Darren served for 17 years on the North Clay Unit 25 Board of Education and knows the challenges faced by public schools. He is currently a member of the Education Committee, where he works to find responsible solutions to education funding gaps across the state. He will advocate for common sense education reforms that put our children first. Source: 2021 Gubernatorial campaign website BaileyForIllinois.com , May 30, 2021

Don't include historical contributions by LGBT in curriculum

Legislative Summary: HB0246: Provides that in public schools only, the teaching of history of the United States shall include a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State.

Statement in opposition by Concerned Women for America:Illinois public school K-12 history classes will include a study in the roles and contributions of LGBT people in American and Illinois history. Leftists have taken advantage of taxpayer money in public schools to promote and legitimize their LGBTQ ideology, while vilifying and stifling traditional values and beliefs.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 60-42-15 on Mar/13/19; State Rep. Darren Bailey voted NO; Passed Senate 37-17-5 on May/27/19; Signed by Governor J. B. Pritzker on Aug/9/19

Source: Concerned Women for America on Illinois voting record HB0246 , Mar 13, 2019

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