Omnibus Budget Bill Makes Students and Public Schools Top Priority
From the NEA
Passing a budget bill is difficult. However, congressional leaders managed to approve a spending bill earlier this week, despite the strict financial demands issued by the Bush administration. NEA President Reg Weaver praised lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives for approving a bill that makes public education and children top priorities.
“NEA applauds leaders in the House of Representatives for making significant increases in education funding, despite the “Scrooge-like” constraints outlined by the White House," Weaver said.
"Clearly, we had hoped for higher funding levels, but the numbers show that lawmakers worked hard to make children winners in this budget battle. A greater investment in education is needed to provide public schools with the resources to ensure that all children have access to a quality public education and a chance to compete in a global economy. I strongly urge the U.S. Senate to follow the example set by the House and avoid any across-the-board cuts or reductions in education funding.”
NEA's Legislative Action Center
Posted December 18, 2007