League of Women Voters of Maryland

LWVMD takes - Action to support measures which recognize the primary responsibility for funding public elementary and secondary education lies with the state. (1972, 1975) - Action to support the state aiding local school systems in attracting and retaining competent teachers. (1989) - Action to oppose using public funds for private schools for vouchers for elementary and secondary school students. Voucher programs permit parents to use public funds to send their children to private schools. (2001) - Action to encourage the inclusion of the following criteria in any legislation or regulations governing the establishment of Public Charter Schools (2001) -Action to insure students have an opportunity to pass high school graduation tests. (2005)