Senator Berger Statement on NC Supreme Court Ruling

Raleigh, N.C. — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement on the North Carolina Supreme Court's ruling in the Leandro case:

"For decades, liberal education special interests have improperly tried to hijack North Carolina's constitutional funding process in order to impose their policy preferences via judicial fiat. Today's decision confirms that the proper pathway for policymaking is the legislative process.

"Today, North Carolina's children have access to world-class educational opportunities because of the legislature's commitment to improving educational outcomes. As we prepare for the short session, Senate Republicans will continue our ongoing focus on increasing parental involvement and educational opportunities for students. 

"Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly has worked to ensure that our state's schools prioritize student outcomes that prepare the next generation for life outside academia. In doing so, we've reformed how core subjects are taught, substantially increased funding, and created pathways for all students to attend a school that best meets their needs."