The obligation of the state and a local board of education is

to provide a public not private, parochial or home school

education to all school-age children. It is regrettable that

the gentleman does not grasp this reality.

He chooses to ignore the impact that his demand

could have on students enrolled in the public schools who may

be displaced to make way for his home-schooled children. A

local board would be unable to defend an event of that nature. A

local board of education is obligated to provide educational

opportunities to children enrolled in the public schools period.

I am an advocate for and supporter of public schools,

and I know what they have contributed to making this nation

great. That advocacy and support will not waver.

I also believe in private and parochial schools and know

they serve a unique role in American education.

Parents have a right to choose the type school their

children will attend. The state is obligated only to provide a

public school system for children. I will work to see that the

obligation continues to be met.

Bob Todd

member, Fayette County Board of Education

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