Opposition Fact Checking

Connie O’Brien’s Stance:

Fact-Checking Her Positions and Statements

  • Opposes Full Funding for Public Schools

    9-17-24 Connie O'Brien at the Johnson County Post Forum https://www.facebook.com/share/p/RK46EsMGYbGHtPED/ “Schools are fully funded. So where is the area they need more money?"

  • Doesn't understand the difference between at-risk and special education.

    9-16-24 Connie O'Brien at the We The People forum in Leavenworth: https://www.facebook.com/WtPLVN/videos/1290851085615085/ "Is our special education funding being used appropriately? That needs to be investigated and looked into. Is it avoided to the kids with special needs or not? Is it being used for, say, some child that is on free and reduced lunches but smart as a whip? He doesn't need special ed. He just needs food to get through the day. And that's part of the special ed program."

  • Supports Vouchers

    9-16-24 Connie O'Brien at the We The People forum in Leavenworth: https://www.facebook.com/WtPLVN/videos/1290851085615085/ "People wouldn't be looking at private schools and other education needs if our public schools were doing their job." "Should the money follow the kids? That would be a great idea." 

    Connie O'Brien's responses to the iVoterGuide.com questionnaire: https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/82535/race/20883/election/1246

  • The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

    Strongly Agree
    Put parents in control. the object of the state is to make sure students receive a good education.

2nd Amendment

  • Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

    Strongly Agree
    Faculty who has had the training should be allowed.

  • I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

    Strongly Agree

    The Federal government has sent down many requirements on education. States know best where, how and why to spend money concerning education.

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