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Education
Graduated from Purdue University with Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and supervision.
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gsusan562@msn.com
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Semi Retired
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Looking at my platform and what is top priority, I would support a Bill that focuses on student mental health and the their families. Inclusive to all students no matter the parents income. It would also show support for the school system and work to have the financial support needed. I would add accountability to the Indiana code 20-34-6-1, that already exists, requiring schools to report bullying. Also, work to repair the damage that is being created through SB 1, reducing funding for EMS, fire departments, and how it is going to cut the financial support for the schools.
I would champion those issues because Elkhart County youth suicide is higher than the State and National Average. And 1 in 5 High School students consider suicide. Unfortunately, in Indiana, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people.
Over the last Legislative session, there has been so much damage created through SB 1. Long-term growth is investing in people and communities, supporting small businesses and agriculture. We have to invest in housing, and child care. Work to keep the public schools strong and healthy through community support and state funding.
I don't believe what Indiana did with SB 1 was an honest solution. Our own State Representatives couldn't explain it. I think they can strike a balance through conversations with the community by brining in the people that know what would truly work. For example, local officials, school leaders, public safety, and taxpayers with a transparent Legislature body. I understand by including all of the knowledgeable people possible to come up with policies that work is the best solution.
Honestly, I'm not sure. I would love to have the money allotted to the public schools stay at the public schools. And not travel to Charter schools that have less accountability and can choose who attends unlike the public school that is required to accommodate all students. Again, I would talk with the professionals about what they think is the best way to fund K-12. I would involve teachers, parents(from every financial structure), community businesses and the State Representatives that would be responsible for carrying their message to the State House. I would love to bring folks in to speak in front of the Lawmakers about how the Bill SB 1 has affected them and what they see as the solution. It's a very big, complicated mess the current Lawmakers have created.
I think it is another way for Indiana to control the school system. I need to investigate it more to have a better informed answer.
Protect rights, but focus on responsible ownership and community safety.
Insurance is a large problem that can contribute to moms not seeking help because lack of coverage or concern for cost of care and keeps them from initiating adequate prenatal care. Lack of knowledge of resources and care also contribute. Education and health coverage is a must for families.
There is an app that women can download, count the kicks, in their third trimester that helps them to become
familiar with the normal fetal movement of their baby. It allows them to identify any decrease in the normal
movement therefore preventing a potential still birth. Mothers who give birth to still born babies are more likely to loose their life.
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