As written in our State Constitution,
"it is the duty of the legislature to establish a general and uniform system of public schools."
What this means is that, as senators, we are obligated to ensure all of our public schools in Minnesota are fully-funded and meet the high educational standards we have set for our state. I believe in the importance of early childhood education, and I recognize that in order to close the opportunity and achievement gaps in the 21st century, post-secondary education must be free for all Minnesotans.