Erik Fleming on Education

Democratic Senate Challenger

Supports charters, vouchers, and home-schooling

Support the federal government funding universal pre-K programs.
Allow teachers and professionals to receive federal funding to establish charter or magnet schools.
Fleming adds, "Support a review of NCLB to allow more flexibility in classroom instruction. Support tax credits for parents who homeschool or send their children to private/religious schools."

Source: Mississippi Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test Jul 30, 2008

Supports charters & tuition tax credits, but not vouchers

As a state legislator, I have been a proponent of fully funding education at all levels. As your US Senator, I will continue that commitment by supporting the full funding of No Child Left Behind.

I do not support school vouchers, but I do support tax credits for private school tuition, home schooling, and tutorial services. I am not opposed to charter schools, especially if there is true community input into their development.

Source: Campaign website, www.erikfleming.com, "Issues" Mar 2, 2008

Fully fund No Child Left Behind

As a state legislator, I have been a proponent of fully funding education at all levels. As your US Senator, I will continue that commitment by supporting the full funding of No Child Left Behind. I also believe that NCLB should be amended so that there will be less unfunded mandates in the program and that the educational integrity of the special education program is protected. I support early childhood education programs, such as Head Start, because of their proven educational track record. Source: Campaign website, www.fleming2006.org Feb 19, 2006

Tax credits for private schools ok, but not vouchers

I do not support school vouchers, but I do support tax credits for private school tuition, homeschooling, and tutorial services. I believe that federal funds should be used to help in the modernization and repair of substandard school infrastructures. Source: Campaign website, www.fleming2006.org Feb 19, 2006

Not opposed to charter schools

I am not opposed to charter schools, especially if there is true community input into their development. I am opposed to any cuts in Pell Grant funding. If elected, I will introduce legislation that will give all public school districts the authority to teach entrepreneurship and financial literacy at no additional cost to them. Source: Campaign website, www.fleming2006.org Feb 19, 2006

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