Issue Position: Providing the Best Educational Opportunities

Issue Position

As a former educator, Tom understands the importance of giving children the best opportunities to allow them to succeed. From his seat on the Education and Workforce Committee, Tom has supported efforts to fully fund the No Child Left Behind Act, which provides greater flexibility, accountability and resources to meet the needs of our schools. Tom also believes that giving our children an opportunity to attend college is vital. Tom has worked for funding to provide the tools to first time college students to be successful, increased Pell Grants funding and make higher education more affordable. Tom has helped lead the fight to increase funding for Impact Aid and for disabled children. Tom has received the "Champion of TRIO" award in Oklahoma, defending, against his own party leadership vital Higher Education programs that assist disadvantaged and first generation college students.

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