Lupinacci Explores Diploma Options At Forum

Assemblyman Lupinacci listens to testimony during a public forum focused on post-high school education options.
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Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I – South Huntington) recently joined his Assembly Republican Conference colleagues at a public forum dedicated to exploring high school diploma options.

Residents from across Long Island attended the forum, hosted in Hauppauge by Assemblyman Al Graf (R,C,I – Holbrook), to share their insight regarding the condition of New York State public high schools and the options – or lack thereof – for public school graduates.

“We heard many concerns about the state of public education and the lack of options for public high school students,” Lupinacci said. “As a conference, the Assembly Minority has been constantly working with local educational leaders – not Albany bureaucrats – to outline the best options to prepare our children for higher education and the workforce.”

Lupinacci, a former South Huntington Board of Education member who currently serves as the Ranking Member on the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, said his experience dictates that the state should take steps toward returning control of critical education decisions to those who know children best – local administrators, teachers and parents.

“The muddled, confusing programs created by the governor and supported by the Assembly Majority have, in fact, served as obstacles for many to become college-ready and leave high school prepared for a life in the workforce,” Lupinacci said. “I will continue to be a champion for public education and remain tireless in the fight to return control to local school leaders.”

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