The proposal doubles the family income levels for students to qualify for the scholarship. Act 769 requires that parents should be notified about how their school is performing in comparison to other schools. Not only is education a vital issue for the Democratic Party but health care is also at the forefront. The Democratic Party is dedicated to guaranteeing health security for all Arkansas and to containing health care for families and business. They believe that all Arkansas should have the security of accessibility and affordability of health care, and a choice of health care provider.
Drug abuse remains one of America s major health problems.
The Democratic Party recognizes that there are no quick solutions to this ominous problem. However, the party supports the establishment of additional drug treatment and rehabilitation centers and intensified efforts to educate our children to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Also the Democratic Party supports furthering the coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to halt the flow of illicit drugs. Social Security and Medicare are both Democratic creations. They continue their longtime strong support for both of these fine programs that have meant so much to the nation.