All the Democratic candidates for governor have said they support increasing funding for the state’s public schools, raising the amount the state pays for special education and restoring the state’s guarantee to cover two-thirds of school costs. “Rather than expanding voucher programs, he would prioritize new education investments in public schools, including increased general school aid and higher special education reimbursement, while maintaining the current voucher programs without expansion.” Public schools advocates expressed concern about the amount of money being funneled out of the public schools by private school choice.