Education 

Amendment No. 31-605 Act No. 7758 - In 2016, Senator Jean Forde itemized over $750,000 in the Legislative budget to hire maintenance workers to maintain public schools. This hiring addressed the conditions of these schools at the time: mold infestation posing a health threat to teachers and students in need of air filter replacement, new paint, plumbing, electrical wiring, and landscaping, among other issues. 

Bill No. 31-0010 - Parents or legal guardians of students in grades K-12 enrolled in public, private or parochial schools are eligible to participate in the Parents-Students School Participation Program which secures two hours a month for parents to leave work and interact with their children's teachers. Parents must provide their employers with documented proof that their child is enrolled in school. In addition, legal guardians must submit proof of guardianship of the child.

BR No. 18-1028 - This Bill Request will mandate the creation of a Hotel & Hospitality Management Academy, where students and workers can receive education and training to prepare them for the management and ownership of hospitality and tourism-related businesses. *co-sponsored*

BR No. 18-0407 - This Bill Request will provide free tuition for foster children to attend the University of the Virgin Islands for a time period not to exceed 128 semester hours, in a manner similar to that provided to veterans under Section 471 of Title 17. *co-sponsored*

BR No. 17-0561 - This Bill Request will appropriate $300,000 from the General Fund to the University of the Virgin Islands to establish and equip a Process Technology learning center. *co-sponsored*

BR No. 17-0840 - This Bill Request will amend Title 17, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 7, section 61a relating to mandatory hours of pupil instruction. *co-sponsored*

BR No. 17-0028 - This Bill Request will reward and reimburse teachers who go beyond the call of duty to ensure that Virgin Islands' children achieve excellence. It will fund this program by devoting 10% of funds for educational assistance contributed by EDC beneficiaries to the Educational Materials and Supplies Stipend Revolving Fund. *co-sponsored*