Ernie Fletcher on Education Former Republican Governor (2003-2007); previously U.S. Representative, KY-6

Guarantee right to prayer in public schools

A: Yes.

Supports vouchers & charter schools

Indicate which principles you support concerning education.
• Allow parents to use tax-free savings accounts to send their children to any participating school: public, private or religious.
• Support creation of more charter schools where teachers & professionals receive authorization & funding to establish new schools.
• Support voluntary teacher testing & reward teachers with merit pay.
• Fletcher adds, “Scholarships for low income families to be valid at any participating school. ”

Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror.

Voted YES on requiring states to test students.

Supports requiring schools to allow prayer.

H.R.1, S.73:

No DOE funds shall be available to any educational agency which prevents participation in constitutionally protected prayer in public schools by individuals on a voluntary basis. No educational agency shall require any person to participate in prayer or influence the form or content of any constitutionally protected prayer in such public schools.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that prayers and invocations at public school sporting events contribute to the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Supreme Court to uphold their constitutionality.

Recognizing the authority of public schools to allow students to exercise their constitutional rights by establishing a period of time for silent prayer or meditation or reflection, encouraging the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and refusing to discriminate against individuals or groups on account of their religious character or speech.

Proposed Legislation:
• H.J.RES. 54, Students' Rights Resolution of 2001, 6/21/2001 (Smith (TX), Rahall, Hall (TX), Hilleary, Barr (GA), Souder, Smith (NJ), Buyer)
• S. 73, Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act, 1/22/2001 (Helms)
• H.R.1, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Boehner, et. al.)