Rep. Michael V. Nelson (40A) – Legislative Update
Dear Neighbors,
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to thank and show gratitude to our educators who help shape our children’s lives and futures. Our teachers are endless advocates for our children; they need the best tools possible in the classroom to help our kids succeed. This Capitol update focuses on the Republican Legislature’s final education budget proposals.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Getting our children off to the best possible start in life is an investment in our future and an opportunity every family deserves. Providing adequate funding for school districts to offer voluntary pre-kindergarten to Minnesota four-year-olds ought to be a priority. Unfortunately, the House Republican proposal denies young learners access to quality pre-k in communities across our state by eliminating the successful voluntary pre-k program. Continue reading “Rep. Mike V. Nelson Update: May 9, 2017”