Eddie Melton in The Chicago Tribune

On Education: Reduce private school vouchers; increase teacher pay

Melton has become the point person for Senate Democrats on education issues, pushing a plan during this year's legislative session that aimed at guaranteeing a minimum 5% raise for teachers by reducing state funding of vouchers for students attending private schools, eliminating proposed increases for charter schools and stretching out state payments toward a teacher pension fund. Source: Chicago Tribune on 2020 Indiana gubernatorial race Jun 4, 2019

On Crime: Restore state scholarship eligibility to felony offenders

A General Assembly measure would restore state scholarship eligibility to felony offenders. Sen. Melton said his bill is aimed at preparing offenders for the workforce and giving them a second chance [which has been prohibited since] 2008. It would affect offenders now in prison for a felony.

"I think everyone deserves a fair shot if they're trying to better themselves and be productive," said Melton. "I think this will minimize student loan and debt and encourage them to take classes."

Source: Chicago Tribune: Indiana voting record: O'Bannon scholarship Jan 22, 2019

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