Angie Craig on Education

Prioritize funding for public schools, students, teachers

I support a pre-K through 14 public education system that would provide for the first two years of post-secondary education (technical education, earning an associate's degree or the first two years of a bachelor's degree). We need to increase Federal Pell Grants and invest in our two-year and community colleges. I helped introduce the Remedial Education Improvement Act, to create a grant program allowing federal student aid money to support up to two years of developmental education.

Remote special ed financial strain for school districts

Abrupt school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the absence of guidance from the federal government upended special education in some parts of the United States. Some districts initially canceled some special education services or online learning altogether over fears that virtual lessons wouldn't be accessible for students with disabilities.

Career-training program as alternative to college

Craig highlighted her relationship with her wife and 4 children, saying she wanted to help other families get ahead. She specifically pointed to her son's enrollment in a career training program to show her support for alternatives to college.

Prioritize increasing access to vocational training

Angie Craig: I will prioritize increasing access to vocational training to ensure workers have the skills they need for the good-paying available jobs here in Minnesota. To help the economy grow and families prosper, we must focus on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship, improve our state's infrastructure, invest in America and invest in Americans.

CC:No vouchers for private schools.

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Education Vouchers that Allow Parents to Choose a Public or Private School for their Children' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination.

Legislative Summary:This bill authorizes private civil causes of action for discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin, including anti-Semitism) in programs receiving federal financial assistance.

Trump's Statement of Administration Policy (against): The Administration strongly opposes passage of H.R. 2574. This bill fails to advance equality in education, while expanding bureaucracy, encouraging burdensome litigation, and imposing costs on recipients of Federal financial assistance. H.R. 2574 seeks to validate and expand the divisive regulatory agenda of the previous administration--advancing an ideological mission and enriching favored special interests like trial lawyers at the expense of students, educators, and taxpayers. The bill would require each recipient of Federal financial assistance to appoint a compliance coordinator, which would impose additional administrative burdens. H.R. 2574 would redirect vital resources that are needed to serve students in the pursuit of an ideological agenda.

Rep. Elaine Luria in support: H.R. 2574 would allow private individuals to file lawsuits under the Civil Rights Act's Title VI authority, allowing students and parents to remedy discrimination in education. "Every student has the right to access public education, free from discriminatory practices, said Congresswoman Luria. "By focusing on equity and inclusion, we move towards a public education system that is more just and will benefit every student, regardless of sex, ethnicity, ability, or their zip code."

Legislative outcome:Passed House 232-188-10, roll no. 192 on Sept 16, 2020; died in Senate without a vote.