Gov. Reynolds to prioritize school choice in next legislative session
During a GOP governors' conference in Florida on Tuesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds said that school choice and parental rights were still among her main priorities.
"We said, 'Parents matter and parents will have a say in their child's education.' We did open enrollment, we expanded charger schools and I'm really excited about implementing school choice this next election cycle. So, that's my top priority," Reynolds said.
House Democrats oppose Reynold's school choice plan.
House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst released the following statement Wednesday:
“Iowans are proud of their public schools, and are tired of elected officials playing politics with their kids’ education. A strong majority of Iowans believe that public money is for public schools. It stretches beyond party lines, county lines, and city lines.
"Iowans don’t care if a new committee in the Iowa Legislature is created to consider the Governor’s voucher plan or other bad ideas like jailing teachers and banning books because it’s just all politics.
"House Democrats stand alongside Iowans and will oppose any bill that shifts money from public schools to private schools.
"It’s time to put people over politics.”