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Education

Education is fundamental to upward mobility and pursuing the American Dream. Every child must have access to a high-quality K-12 public education, college or technical education, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Federal funding is critical for programs such as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Title 1 for economically disadvantaged schools, and to ensure equal access for all students regardless of race, religion, sex, disability, or sexual orientation. It is equally important that states and local school boards control most educational decisions to avoid over-testing our kids or unneeded bureaucracy.

Access to high quality college, apprenticeship and other technical training for adult learners is essential in our rapidly changing economy. Central Floridians and all Americans need to be able to develop and enhance their skills to start new careers and fill the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Darren is fighting to ensure access to low-interest federal student loans with reasonable repayment terms and for job retraining grants to provide technical training for those needing new skills.

Darren is working with members of the Education and Workforce Committee and will file several bills to make access to student loans easier and repayment more affordable.

Selected bills on education co-sponsored by Congressman Soto:

H.R.813 - To restore access to year-round Federal Pell Grants.