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Charlie Crist on Education
Republican: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Supports charter schools and standardized testing. (Feb 2014)
  • Some public school teachers should earn $100,000. (Feb 2014)
  • National testing mostly favors for-profit testing firms. (Feb 2014)
  • Vetoed merit-based pay for teachers. (Jun 2012)
  • School choice gives kids the best chance for success. (Feb 2012)
  • OpEd: Vetoed merit pay & ending tenure for political points. (Feb 2011)
  • As Commissioner of Educ., implemented school accountability. (Dec 2009)
  • Father served on the Pinellas County School Board. (Dec 2009)
  • Propose $3.8 billion to reduce class size. (Mar 2007)
  • Early advocate for parental choice in education. (Nov 2006)
  • Allow vouchers for any public, private or religious school. (Nov 1998)
  • Constitutional amendment for school prayer. (Nov 1998)
  • Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Ron DeSantis on Education
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • COVID: other states not opening schools a policy blunder. (Mar 2021)
  • Rejects education cuts, launched civics initiative. (Mar 2021)
  • Boost teacher's minimum salary to $47,500. (Jan 2020)
  • Parents should have public school choice. (Jan 2020)
  • Invest in higher ed; focus on job skills. (Mar 2019)
  • Prioritize attracting and retaining great teachers. (Mar 2019)
  • Expand Tax Credit Scholarships for school choice. (Mar 2019)
  • Expand both charters & vouchers. (Oct 2018)
  • Fund training for high schoolers who enter workforce. (Oct 2018)
  • Expand voucher and charters; stop Common Core. (Aug 2018)
  • Opposes federal grants for education reforms. (Sep 2012)
  • Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Nikki Fried on Education
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Nikki Fried on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Gillum on Education
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Gillum on other issues.
  • $1 billion Fair Share investment in public schools. (Oct 2018)
  • Make college debt-free for nurses & teachers. (Oct 2018)
  • $1B on education: set minimum teacher salary at $50,000. (Aug 2018)
  • End punitive high-stakes testing regime. (Aug 2018)
  • Debt-free college in exchange for 4 years' work in Florida. (Aug 2018)
  • Opposes vouchers for school choice. (Jun 2018)
Gwen Graham on Education
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Invest in our public schools and Head Start. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes education vouchers. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
Philip Levine on Education
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Philip Levine on other issues.
  • Invest in public schools; stop funds to private/charters. (Oct 2018)
  • Replace high-stakes testing with more comprehensive scoring. (Jul 2018)
Wayne Messam on Education
FL Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Messam on other issues.
  • One-time forgiveness of student debt, increase Pell Grants. (Jul 2019)
  • Address immediate student debt with one-time cancellation. (Apr 2019)
  • I built the greenest school in the Southeast US. (Apr 2019)
  • Relieve graduates of "crippling debt" from college loans. (Mar 2019)
  • First priority is resolving current student debt. (Mar 2019)
Bill Nelson on Education
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Opposes parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
  • Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 91% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
Adam Putnam on Education
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • More emphasis on technical training, not college. (Aug 2017)
  • Parental control of education, not state or federal. (Jul 2017)
  • Urges veto of school choice bill. (May 2017)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Rick Scott on Education
Republican Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • $80M for state colleges; hold the line on tuition at $10K. (Mar 2014)
  • Eliminated tenure; with performance pay, give $2,500 raise. (Mar 2013)
  • $10M for vouchers for private schools for poor kids. (Mar 2012)
  • Allow students to deliver inspirational messages. (Mar 2012)
  • Increase the number of charter schools. (Mar 2011)
Alexander Snitker on Education
Libertarian Lt. Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Something similar to vouchers as an interim solution. (Jul 2010)

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Charlie Crist on Education
Republican: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Supports charter schools and standardized testing. (Feb 2014)
  • Some public school teachers should earn $100,000. (Feb 2014)
  • National testing mostly favors for-profit testing firms. (Feb 2014)
  • Vetoed merit-based pay for teachers. (Jun 2012)
  • School choice gives kids the best chance for success. (Feb 2012)
  • OpEd: Vetoed merit pay & ending tenure for political points. (Feb 2011)
  • As Commissioner of Educ., implemented school accountability. (Dec 2009)
  • Father served on the Pinellas County School Board. (Dec 2009)
  • Propose $3.8 billion to reduce class size. (Mar 2007)
  • Early advocate for parental choice in education. (Nov 2006)
  • Allow vouchers for any public, private or religious school. (Nov 1998)
  • Constitutional amendment for school prayer. (Nov 1998)
  • Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Ron DeSantis on Education
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • COVID: other states not opening schools a policy blunder. (Mar 2021)
  • Rejects education cuts, launched civics initiative. (Mar 2021)
  • Boost teacher's minimum salary to $47,500. (Jan 2020)
  • Parents should have public school choice. (Jan 2020)
  • Invest in higher ed; focus on job skills. (Mar 2019)
  • Prioritize attracting and retaining great teachers. (Mar 2019)
  • Expand Tax Credit Scholarships for school choice. (Mar 2019)
  • Expand both charters & vouchers. (Oct 2018)
  • Fund training for high schoolers who enter workforce. (Oct 2018)
  • Expand voucher and charters; stop Common Core. (Aug 2018)
  • Opposes federal grants for education reforms. (Sep 2012)
  • Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Edward Janowski on Education
Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Edward Janowski on other issues.
  • Vouchers are regularly abused due to lack of oversight. (Mar 2018)
David Jolly on Education
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Pam Keith on Education
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Pam Keith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Education
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carlos Lopez-Cantera on other issues.
  • $10M for vouchers for private schools for poor kids. (Mar 2012)
  • Allow non-compulsory student-led prayer in school. (Mar 2012)
  • Allow students to deliver inspirational messages. (Mar 2012)
Patrick Murphy on Education
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Quality public education is best way to grow middle class. (Sep 2016)
  • We claim to be pro-teacher; so provide resources. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
Bill Nelson on Education
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Opposes parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
  • Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 91% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
Marco Rubio on Education
Republican Florida Senator: Click here for 29 full quotes OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Bad idea to arm teachers against school shootings. (Feb 2018)
  • Why did we stop doing vocational education in America? (Oct 2015)
  • Common Core will convert from suggestions to mandate. (Aug 2015)
  • No national school board; end Department of Education. (Apr 2015)
  • Empower parents to overcome disastrous public system. (Apr 2015)
  • Theistic evolution: science and faith are not incompatible. (Apr 2015)
  • Too many 4-year college grads; focus on vocational careers. (Apr 2015)
  • Private lenders get percentage of student's income. (Feb 2015)
  • Professor of political science at Florida International U. (Feb 2015)
  • Outdated educational systems must be updated to meet needs. (Jan 2015)
  • The poor benefit most from parental choice in education. (Jan 2015)
  • Turn over Head Start to states. (Jan 2014)
  • Give parents chance to send kids to school of their choice. (Feb 2013)
  • Give info to students on costs & benefits of student loans. (Feb 2013)
  • Became serious college student after football injury. (Jun 2012)
  • 1999: Pushed for early education for at-risk children. (Jun 2012)
  • Silent on voluntary school prayer. (Jun 2012)
  • Presided over $2.3B cut to Florida public education. (Jun 2012)
  • Supports No Child Left Behind Opportunity Scholarships. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted for more scholarships for private schools. (Apr 2007)
  • Incentivize foreign language curriculum in elementary school. (Nov 2006)
  • Prepare students for the Global Marketplace. (Nov 2006)
  • More options for student and parent choice in education. (Nov 2006)
  • Integrate competition principles into education marketplace. (Nov 2006)
  • A+ Plan for Education: charters and choice. (Nov 2006)
  • 2+2 System: AA degree guarantees admission to university. (Nov 2006)
  • $4,500 voucher saves state $10,000 in per-student cost. (Nov 2006)
  • Private partnerships for provision of school services. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports less federal & more local control of education. (Sep 2010)
Rick Scott on Education
Republican Challenger for FL Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • $80M for state colleges; hold the line on tuition at $10K. (Mar 2014)
  • Eliminated tenure; with performance pay, give $2,500 raise. (Mar 2013)
  • $10M for vouchers for private schools for poor kids. (Mar 2012)
  • Allow students to deliver inspirational messages. (Mar 2012)
  • Increase the number of charter schools. (Mar 2011)

House:

Gus Bilirakis on Education
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Gus Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Unnecessary bureaucracy hampers localeducation system. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Dan Bongino on Education
Republican (District 19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Schools must inspire next generation of engineers & doctors. (Jun 2012)
  • Supports school choice vouchers and charter schools. (Mar 2012)
  • Supports school choice vouchers and charter schools. (Mar 2012)
  • Supports school vouchers. (Oct 2012)
Corrine Brown on Education
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
  • Sponsored 10/10 Loan Forgiveness: cancel college loans after 10 years. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
  • Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)
Vern Buchanan on Education
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
  • Give parents more choices and less bureaucracy. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports right of our children to pray. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Kathy Castor on Education
Democrat: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
  • Raise school impact fee to allow growth of schools. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Sponsored 10/10 Loan Forgiveness: cancel college loans after 10 years. (Mar 2013)
  • Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Make two years of community college free. (Dec 2015)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Curt Clawson on Education
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Curt Clawson on other issues.
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Ander Crenshaw on Education
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)
  • Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Charlie Crist on Education
Republican: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Supports charter schools and standardized testing. (Feb 2014)
  • Some public school teachers should earn $100,000. (Feb 2014)
  • National testing mostly favors for-profit testing firms. (Feb 2014)
  • Vetoed merit-based pay for teachers. (Jun 2012)
  • School choice gives kids the best chance for success. (Feb 2012)
  • OpEd: Vetoed merit pay & ending tenure for political points. (Feb 2011)
  • As Commissioner of Educ., implemented school accountability. (Dec 2009)
  • Father served on the Pinellas County School Board. (Dec 2009)
  • Propose $3.8 billion to reduce class size. (Mar 2007)
  • Early advocate for parental choice in education. (Nov 2006)
  • Allow vouchers for any public, private or religious school. (Nov 1998)
  • Constitutional amendment for school prayer. (Nov 1998)
  • Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Carlos Curbelo on Education
Republican House Member (District 26): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carlos Curbelo on other issues.
  • Supports education vouchers. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Val Demings on Education
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • We need to focus more on our children graduating high school. (Sep 2020)
  • Equal access to quality education regardless of zip-code. (Nov 2016)
  • College for all without facing crushing student loan debt. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Ted Deutch on Education
Democrat (District 21): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ted Deutch on other issues.
  • Increased funding for public schools & teachers. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored 10/10 Loan Forgiveness: cancel college loans after 10 years. (Jun 2013)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Mario Diaz-Balart on Education
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Tax deductions for private scholarships to public schools. (Feb 2003)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Neal Dunn on Education
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Neal Dunn on other issues.
  • Stopping Common Core is the first step. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes Common Core as a nationwide academic standard. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Lois Frankel on Education
Democrat (District 22): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lois Frankel on other issues.
  • Provide schools & teachers the resources that they need. (Nov 2012)
  • Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Jun 2013)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Matt Gaetz on Education
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Matt Gaetz on other issues.
  • Allow opt-out of Common Core; abolish Dept. of Education. (Nov 2016)
  • Allow students to deliver inspirational messages. (Mar 2012)
  • Opposes Common Core as a nationwide academic standard. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Joe Garcia on Education
Democrat (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Garcia on other issues.
  • Give all an opportunity to receive quality public education. (Nov 2012)
Gwen Graham on Education
Democratic House Member (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Invest in our public schools and Head Start. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes education vouchers. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
Alan Grayson on Education
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Make two years of community college free. (Oct 2015)
Alcee Hastings on Education
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored 10/10 Loan Forgiveness: cancel college loans after 10 years. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Make two years of community college free. (Sep 2015)
  • Recruit women & minorities for STEM teaching. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
David Jolly on Education
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Al Lawson on Education
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Al Lawson on other issues.
  • College education needs to be attainable and affordable. (Nov 2016)
  • I believe in all options available in public education. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Brian Mast on Education
Republican (District 18): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brian Mast on other issues.
  • Replace Common Core with school choice. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Kendrick Meek on Education
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Increase student aid; cut student loan interest in half. (Aug 2010)
  • Constitutional amendment to limit class size to 25. (Feb 2007)
  • Driven to address 35 kids in his own child's 3rd grade class. (Feb 2007)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Opposes less federal or more local control of education. (Sep 2010)
John Mica on Education
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Mica on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
  • Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Jeff Miller on Education
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
  • Support prayer in school. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 8% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • $110M per year to teach abstinence in public schools. (Feb 2013)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Education
Democrat (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Stephanie Murphy on Education
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Murphy on other issues.
  • Invest more in early childhood and pre-K education. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Rich Nugent on Education
Republican (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rich Nugent on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • $110M per year to teach abstinence in public schools. (May 2013)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Bill Posey on Education
Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bill Posey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Constitutionally guarantee parent's right to educate kids. (Jan 2011)
  • Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Mar 2014)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Francis Rooney on Education
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Francis Rooney on other issues.
  • Opposes Common Core as a nationwide academic standard. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Tom Rooney on Education
Republican (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Rooney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Education
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
  • Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)
Dennis Ross on Education
Republican (District 15): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Ross on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • $110M per year to teach abstinence in public schools. (Mar 2013)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
John Rutherford on Education
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Rutherford on other issues.
  • Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Donna Shalala on Education
Democrat (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Donna Shalala on other issues.
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Darren Soto on Education
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Darren Soto on other issues.
  • Against school prayer even if called "inspirational message". (Feb 2012)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Steve Southerland on Education
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Southerland on other issues.
  • Federal government should exit the education business. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
Ross Spano on Education
Republican (District 15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ross Spano on other issues.
  • More school choice; reintroduce vocational education. (Feb 2019)
  • No tuition-free public college. (Sep 2018)
  • CC:Vouchers for private schools. (Jul 2018)
  • PVS:States decide standards, not federal government. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Greg Steube on Education
Republican (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Greg Steube on other issues.
  • Education should be left to the states. (Nov 2019)
  • No tuition-free public college. (Sep 2018)
  • $10M for vouchers for private schools for poor kids. (Mar 2012)
  • Allow students to deliver inspirational messages. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Michael Waltz on Education
Republican (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Michael Waltz on other issues.
  • School choice means access to a quality school. (Aug 2019)
  • Education will be a top priority; wants the best for kids. (Oct 2018)
  • No tuition-free public college. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:States decide standards, not federal government. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Education
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on other issues.
  • Provide public education to help our children succeed. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Make two years of community college free. (Oct 2015)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Dan Webster on Education
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Webster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
Frederica Wilson on Education
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Frederica Wilson on other issues.
  • Won on African-American curriculum & environmental justice. (Nov 2010)
  • Vigilant supporter of quality public education. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored 10/10 Loan Forgiveness: cancel college loans after 10 years. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
  • Recruit women & minorities for STEM teaching. (Jun 2018)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Ted Yoho on Education
Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ted Yoho on other issues.
  • Department of Education should be eliminated over 3-5 years. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes federal grants for education reforms. (Sep 2012)
  • Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Haridopolos on Education
Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Haridopolos on other issues.
  • Allow students to deliver inspirational messages. (Feb 2012)
Augustus Invictus on Education
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Augustus Invictus on other issues.
  • Enemy of Common Core and No Child Left Behind. (May 2016)
Ron DeSantis on Education
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • COVID: other states not opening schools a policy blunder. (Mar 2021)
  • Rejects education cuts, launched civics initiative. (Mar 2021)
  • Boost teacher's minimum salary to $47,500. (Jan 2020)
  • Parents should have public school choice. (Jan 2020)
  • Invest in higher ed; focus on job skills. (Mar 2019)
  • Prioritize attracting and retaining great teachers. (Mar 2019)
  • Expand Tax Credit Scholarships for school choice. (Mar 2019)
  • Expand both charters & vouchers. (Oct 2018)
  • Fund training for high schoolers who enter workforce. (Oct 2018)
  • Expand voucher and charters; stop Common Core. (Aug 2018)
  • Opposes federal grants for education reforms. (Sep 2012)
  • Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
  • A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
  • Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Patrick Murphy on Education
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Quality public education is best way to grow middle class. (Sep 2016)
  • We claim to be pro-teacher; so provide resources. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
Trey Radel on Education
Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Trey Radel on other issues.
  • Allow local communities to make decisions. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes federal grants for education reforms. (Sep 2012)
Bill Young on Education
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Jeb Bush on Education
Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 49 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Feds should not be involved with creation of content. (Aug 2015)
  • Allow opt-out of Common Core if states define standards. (Aug 2015)
  • Stop school districts that value money over learning. (Jun 2015)
  • Parental choice in preschool, both public and private. (Jun 2015)
  • Class-size reduction does not improve student achievement. (Jun 2015)
  • Minority achievement gap intolerable morally & economically. (Jun 2015)
  • Federal government should create choices, not standards. (Mar 2015)
  • Common Core is not a federal takeover. (Feb 2015)
  • I won't run from Common Core, even if GOP does. (Apr 2014)
  • 13,000 politicized unionized monopolies isn't the best model. (Apr 2014)
  • Common Core is the right thing to do for our country. (Apr 2014)
  • Advocate for Common Core education standards. (Mar 2014)
  • No Child Left Behind got states to start reforms. (Oct 2013)
  • Common core lets 1,000 different curriculum flowers bloom. (Oct 2013)
  • We test too much; focus on accountability instead. (Oct 2013)
  • More STEM grads, to maintain global technology leadership. (Mar 2013)
  • Civics & government for high school graduation. (Mar 2013)
  • Full immersion for English learners. (Mar 2013)
  • Education savings accounts: Fund students instead of schools. (Mar 2013)
  • Restore schools via standards for teachers instead of tenure. (Nov 2012)
  • Let's give every parent in America a choice about schools. (Aug 2012)
  • School choice is about unions versus kids. (Aug 2012)
  • Don't restrict creationism discussion, but don't require it. (Feb 2007)
  • School prayer OK if prayers are voluntary and student-led. (Mar 1999)
  • Grade inflation breeds culture of falsely perceived success. (Nov 1995)

    Florida Education
  • I created the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd voucher program in America. (Aug 2015)
  • 1994: cut Department of Education from 2,000 to 50 staff. (Jan 2015)
  • Ed reform: reading scores improved; parents got more choices. (Feb 2014)
  • 800,000 FL parents selected schools, not district zoning. (Mar 2013)
  • Teacher bonuses for students passing AP courses. (Mar 2013)
  • Florida Formula: schools graded A-to-F; extra funding for A. (Nov 2012)
  • Pushed 1st statewide voucher program & school testing. (Jun 2012)
  • Guarantee college admission for top 20% of high school grads. (Dec 2009)
  • Catholic Conference sought more voucher accountability. (Dec 2009)
  • 60% of FCAT-passed schools failed to meet NCLB standards. (Dec 2009)
  • OpEd: Stacked Board of Regents with Republican donors. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal class size limit state constitutional amendment. (Feb 2007)
  • Co-founded a charter school in poor Miami neighborhood. (Feb 2007)
  • Make school plan more punitive and more vouchers. (Feb 2007)
  • 1997: Smaller schools are better schools, but also cost more. (Feb 2007)
  • Voluntary universal Pre-K: fund 9,600 pre-school teachers. (Mar 2004)
  • A+ Plan: Make "F" schools disappear; make more "A" schools. (Jan 2002)
  • Push for gains among minority and disadvantaged students. (Jan 2002)
  • Social promotion doesn't do our kids any favors. (Jan 2002)
  • Restrict grade inflation by imposing minimum standards. (Jun 2000)
  • Instituted school voucher plan. (Jan 2000)
  • More funding for schools; merit pay for teachers. (Jul 1998)
  • Focus on abstinence; end social promotion. (Jul 1998)
  • Supports charter schools & vouchers. (Jul 1998)
Bill McBride on Education
Former Democrat Challenger (2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
  • More teacher pay, smaller class sizes. (Sep 2002)
  • Vouchers rob our children's future. (Sep 2002)
Janet Reno on Education
Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
  • Cherish teachers who supported you during school. (Jun 1996)
  • Supports Head Start; social prevention of crime. (Sep 1993)
  • Invest in public schools. (Jan 1997)
Michael Bilirakis on Education
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Charles Canady on Education
Former GOP (District 12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Betty Castor on Education
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
  • Oppose English-only classrooms. (Oct 2004)
  • Allocate funds fairly to schools-don’t defund failed schools. (Sep 2004)
  • Opposes English-Only education. (Sep 2004)
  • Supports Affirmative Action. (Sep 2004)
Peter Deutsch on Education
Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Peter Deutsch on Education
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Tillie Fowler on Education
Former GOP (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Porter Goss on Education
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
  • Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
  • Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 20% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Bob Graham on Education
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • Constitutional Amendment reinstating Board of Regents. (Feb 2007)
  • Fund education fully, to reduce racial inequality. (May 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
  • Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted NO on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
  • Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
  • Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
  • Firmly opposed to Bush’s voucher proposal. (Jan 2001)
  • Three R’s: $35B for Reinvestment,Reinvention,Responsibility. (Jan 2001)
  • More foreign languages courses and exchange students. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Education
Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • $2000 for individual Educational Savings Accounts. (Oct 2002)
  • Vouchers for students in failing schools. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Education
Republican (until 2007) (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • $2000 for individual Educational Savings Accounts. (Oct 2002)
  • Vouchers for students in failing schools. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Connie Mack on Education
Former Republican Senator (until 2000): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
  • Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
  • Voted NO on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
Bill McCollum on Education
Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Bill McCollum on Education
Republican (Until 2001) (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Carrie Meek on Education
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Carrie Meek on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
  • Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)
Bob Smith on Education
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • Oppose nationwide Common Core standards. (Jul 2014)
  • Teacher-led prayer in public schools. (Mar 2010)
  • Parents choose schools via vouchers. (Mar 2010)
  • Special Ed: Feds should pay for mandates; FY99 is close. (Aug 1999)
  • Amend Constitution for school prayer. (Aug 1999)
  • Federal rules cause educational problems. (Jul 1999)
  • GOAL 2000: Shut down Department of Education. (Jun 1998)

    School Choice
  • Replace federal control with local accountability. (Jul 1999)
  • A+ accounts: $2000/yr to private or parochial schools. (Jul 1999)
  • Consumer choice in education will improve failing schools. (Jul 1999)
  • Supports school choice; abolish Dept. of Education. (May 1999)
  • Public, private & parochial vouchers; plus charters. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
  • Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
  • Voted NO on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Karen Thurman on Education
Former Democrat (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Karen Thurman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
  • Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)
Sandy Adams on Education
Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sandy Adams on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
Allen Boyd on Education
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Dennis Bradley on Education
2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Bradley on other issues.
  • Teacher-led prayer in public schools. (Mar 2010)
  • Parents choose schools via vouchers. (Mar 2010)
Ginny Brown-Waite on Education
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Tax deductions for private scholarships to public schools. (Feb 2003)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Jim Davis on Education
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
  • Firmly opposed to Bush’s voucher proposal. (Jan 2001)
  • Three R’s: $35B for Reinvestment,Reinvention,Responsibility. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Bernard DeCastro on Education
2010 Constitution Party Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bernard DeCastro on other issues.
  • Put God and patriotism back in our public schools. (Aug 2010)
  • Put God and patriotism back in our public schools. (Aug 2010)
  • Dismantle the NEA and give parents the right to choose. (Aug 2010)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Education
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Tom Feeney on Education
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney on other issues.
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Mark Foley on Education
Republican (District 16): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Abolish the federal Department of Education. (Dec 2000)
  • Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
  • Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
  • Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Jeff Greene on Education
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for Jeff Greene on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harry Johnston on Education
Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Harry Johnston on other issues.
  • Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Ric Keller on Education
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)
  • Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 18% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Ron Klein on Education
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Suzanne Kosmas on Education
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Suzanne Kosmas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
George LeMieux on Education
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for George LeMieux on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Connie Mack IV on Education
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Tim Mahoney on Education
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Mel Martinez on Education
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • Give parents more choice over kids’ schooling. (Aug 2004)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
Kendrick Meek on Education
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Increase student aid; cut student loan interest in half. (Aug 2010)
  • Constitutional amendment to limit class size to 25. (Feb 2007)
  • Driven to address 35 kids in his own child's 3rd grade class. (Feb 2007)
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Opposes less federal or more local control of education. (Sep 2010)
Dan Miller on Education
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Adam Putnam on Education
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • More emphasis on technical training, not college. (Aug 2017)
  • Parental control of education, not state or federal. (Jul 2017)
  • Urges veto of school choice bill. (May 2017)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Joe Scarborough on Education
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Clay Shaw on Education
Republican (District 22): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
  • Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
  • Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 9% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Alexander Snitker on Education
2010 Libertarian challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Something similar to vouchers as an interim solution. (Jul 2010)
Cliff Stearns on Education
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Dave Weldon on Education
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Robert Wexler on Education
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Kat Cammack on Education
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kat Cammack on other issues.
Val Demings on Education
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • We need to focus more on our children graduating high school. (Sep 2020)
  • Equal access to quality education regardless of zip-code. (Nov 2016)
  • College for all without facing crushing student loan debt. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
Byron Donalds on Education
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Byron Donalds on other issues.
Scott Franklin on Education
Republican (District 15): Click here for Scott Franklin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Gimenez on Education
Republican (District 26): Click here for Carlos Gimenez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Grayson on Education
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
  • Make two years of community college free. (Oct 2015)
Connie Mack IV on Education
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
David Rivera on Education
Republican (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Rivera on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Supports education vouchers for public or private school. (Aug 2010)
Maria Elvira Salazar on Education
Republican (District 27): Click here for Maria Elvira Salazar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Weldon on Education
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
  • Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  • Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  • Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)
  • Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
Allen West on Education
Republican (District 22): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allen West on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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