Jacky Rosen on Education

Public money should go to public schools

Dean Heller (R): Yes. Backed tax savings plan to help parents pay for private schools.

Jacky Rosen (D): No. Public money should go to public schools.

Refinance student loans, and cancel if student goes bankrupt

Dean Heller (R): No. Voted against. Cosponsored separate bill supporting counseling about financial aid choices.

Jacky Rosen (D): Wasn't in House during Warren bill. Has supported refinancing if market rates drop. Also supports extending Perkins program and letting student loans be canceled if recipients go bankrupt.

$50K for STEM curriculum grant for UNLV

"Instead of making deep cuts to the NSF, the President's budget should instead focus on expanding opportunities for Nevada students by investing in programs that give our children the best STEM curriculum at a young age. This grant is a smart investment in Nevada's future and will prepare students for our 21st century global economy. That's why I will work hard to ensure our fair share of federal funding."

BACKGROUND: The NSF awards will help improve STEM curriculum, learning methods, and provide students with the skills to become programmers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and other professionals requiring a certain level of technology sophistication.

Lower interest rates on student debt