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Chase Oliver on Education
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Empower parents & students instead of federal involvement
EMPOWER PARENTS & STUDENTS IN EDUCATION: At the federal level, the best policy on education is to remove the federal government's involvement in education. I support abolishing the Department of Education and block granting
those funds back to states to be returned to taxpayers. I also support getting the government out of the student loan business so market forces can lower the cost of higher education over time.
Source: 2024 Presidential campaign website VoteChaseOliver.com
, Dec 23, 2023
Let schools & parents decide on LGBTQ books in libraries
On "Don't Say Gay" bills such as in Florida, Oliver said school choice--a system wherein money follows the pupil, rather than everyone paying for public education--could give parents options in states with anti-LGBTQ school policies."I'm somebody
who wants to have inclusive education that focuses on critical thinking and age-appropriate curriculum, and I think we can certainly have that while being inclusive to LGBTQ people and families," he said. "Personally I think it's important to acknowledge
LGBTQ people exist. I believe personally, in my personal opinion, that should fall under the role of education--but as a candidate for president, ultimately parents and students should decide where to send their education dollars."
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books about LGBTQ people or with LGBTQ themes being allowed in school libraries, Oliver said that's a decision best left to the schools and parents themselves. Competition from private schools may cause public schools to reassess.
Source: Bay Area Reporter on 2023 Presidential hopefuls
, Aug 22, 2023
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