Educational freedom

Recently, my office has received a large amount of correspondence supportive of school choice and policies regarding home schooling in Michigan. I have always been very supportive of school choice and I believe that parents should be able to decide how best to educate their children. Every child is different and may be more apt to excel in certain learning environments, whether in a public, private, charter, or home school.

When considering how we appropriate education funding or create policies that affect our schools, our number one priority must be the wellbeing of children. While there are certainly union interests out there that would prefer one-size-fits-all public education approaches, we know that this is not the best for all students, and I will continue fighting for parents’ right to choose how they educate their children without big government getting in the way. While being in a minority position in the legislature can make fighting for school choice more difficult, it is not something that I will give up on. Our children must always come first before the priorities of unions and special interest groups.

Our children are our future. This is a fact that we must never lose sight of. Their success and wellbeing is directly related to a quality education. Whether parents choose to educate their children in a home, private, charter, or public school; we must continue to work toward ensuring our children receive the best education possible, and protect parents’ right to do what is best for their child.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the legislature or state government, please do not hesitate to contact my office by going to www.SenatorAricNesbitt.com. You may also reach out by calling (517) 373-0793 or by email at SenANesbitt@senate.Michigan.gov. My staff would be happy to assist with issues you may be having with state government agencies, and I look forward to listening and learning about your priorities and concerns for our state.