Angus King on Education

	Angus King on Education Independent Former ME Governor

Public schools are the idea at the heart of democracy

Education: Help parents send their children to private schools with public money?

Brakey: Yes. Supports tax credit for parents who opt out of the public education system.

King: No. "Public schools are the idea at the heart of democracy."

Ringelstein: No. Invest public funds in public schools, not voucher or privatization programs.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Senate race , Nov 1, 2018

Simplify repayment & refinance student loans

Student debt: Refinance student loans at lower rates, by increasing taxes on high earners (Elizabeth Warren bill)?

Brakey: Solution to student debt is teaching students real-world skills.

King: Yes. Voted for Warren bill. Also supported legislation to simplify repayment.

Ringelstein: Yes. Refinance student loans at lower rates.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Senate race , Nov 1, 2018

More teacher development; more school construction

Increase state funds for professional development of public school teachers and administrators.
Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
Increase state funds for school construction and facility maintenance.
Finance school renovations and repairs jointly between local school districts and the state.

Source: Maine Governor 1998 National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 1998

Include both abstinence and safe sex in sex-ed

Support sex education programs which stress abstinence.
Support sex education programs which stress safe sexual practices.

Source: Maine Governor 1998 National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 1998

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