2024 TX Senate race: on Education

Ted Cruz: School choice is the civil-rights issue of the 21st Century

Sens. Cruz, Scott, Rep. Moolenaar Lead National School Choice Week Resolution:

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined the co-chairs of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), in introducing a resolution designating January 21st-January 27th, 2024, as National School Choice Week.

Upon joining the resolution, Sen. Cruz said, "For over a decade, I have been the leading advocate for school choice in the U.S. Senate because I firmly believe that school choice is the civil-rights issue of the 21st Century. Every single child deserves access to an exceptional education regardless of their zip code, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. I will continue to stand up for our students in Texas and across the country because building a stronger America starts in our K-12 classrooms."

Source: Senate press release on 2024 Texas Senate race Jan 25, 2024

Carl Sherman: Public schools are the foundation of our education system

Sherman is committed to supporting the foundation of our education system, our great public schools. That support begins first with improving the wages and benefits of those teachers on the frontline of the public school system to be commensurate with the profession. From rural kindergarteners to urban high schoolers, Sherman will prioritize student well-being, and foster an inclusive learning environment that sets every child up for success, regardless of their background or zip code. Source: 2024 Texas Senate campaign website CarlSherman.com Feb 15, 2024

Colin Allred: Reduce and forgive student loan debt

Student Financial Aid

Colin Allred (D): Yes. Supports reducing and forgiving loans. "Too many Texans are burdened by student loan debt." Supports Biden's SAVE plan to cut monthly repayments.
Ted Cruz (R): No. "Biden's decision to 'cancel' student loan debt is illegal." People getting loans canceled are "slacker baristas." Voted to repeal loan payment suspension.

Source: Guides.vote candidate survey on 2024 Texas Senate race Aug 8, 2024

Ted Cruz: Cancelling student loan debt is illegal

Student Financial Aid

Colin Allred (D): Yes. Supports reducing and forgiving loans. "Too many Texans are burdened by student loan debt." Supports Biden's SAVE plan to cut monthly repayments.
Ted Cruz (R): No. "Biden's decision to 'cancel' student loan debt is illegal." People getting loans canceled are "slacker baristas." Voted to repeal loan payment suspension.

Source: Guides.vote candidate survey on 2024 Texas Senate race Aug 8, 2024

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*Candidates and political leaders on Education:*
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