As a mother and grandmother, I understand that investing in our children means investing in our future. I am committed to making sure students in Palm Beach County and across the country have access to high-quality education – regardless of background and income.

Through my work as a Member on the House Appropriations Committee, I have fought for increased funding to improve our nation’s public school system, bolster teacher training programs, invest in arts education, and make college more affordable. 

I will continue to speak out against Republican attempts to cut critical education funding and shut down the Department of Education, which will decimate our public school system and make it harder for our kids to succeed. I’m proud to be a cosponsor of the Department of Education Protection Act, which would prohibit staff reductions or major structural changes to the Department of Education.

Students also can’t learn if they’re being harassed or discriminated against. That’s why I’m committed to pushing back on Republican efforts to gut the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education, ensuring our students can learn in inclusive, supportive environments.