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Supports abolishing the federal Department of Education

The more education is locally controlled and provided, the better it is for children and families. Educational choice is imperative for families to give their children the best possible education. The federal government has no place in education. All restrictions and barriers that make it more difficult for families should be removed. I will also support abolishing the federal Department of Education, while block-granting funds at a per-pupil cost to each state over a 10-year phase out period.
Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com , Mar 14, 2022

Fully state-funded college tuition worst idea in the world

Becker completely ruled out the possibility of having fully state-funded college education, saying it was the "worst idea in the world." He said he reasons it would put all private institutions out of business and that it would devalue a college degree. "Costs should come way down, tuition should come down, and that's where students should be saving money."
Source: The Spectrum (NDSU) on 2022 North Dakota Senate race , Jul 19, 2021

Education Empowerment Program: reimburse private schools

HB 1369 (Education Empowerment Program -- Family Policy Alliance recommends voting FOR; Becker voted FOR)

Established an Education Empowerment Program administered by the Department of Public Instruction that would reimburse parents of children attending public or private schools for instructional or therapeutic needs (e.g., assistance with dyslexia schooling, additional courses otherwise unavailable).

Source: Family Policy Alliance on 2024 North Dakota Governor race , Jun 17, 2021

Displaying the Ten Commandments OK in schools

SB 2308 (Ten Commandments/Pledge of Allegiance in Schools- Family Policy Alliance recommends voting FOR; Becker voted FOR): Authorized schools within a district to display the Ten Commandments as part of a display of other historical documents and authorized the schools to permit students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Source: Family Policy Alliance on 2024 North Dakota Governor race , Jun 17, 2021

Replace Common Core with local parent & teacher control

Source: 2016 N.D. Governor campaign website, BeckerForGovernor.com , Dec 10, 2015

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