Urge Congress: Help Ensure Every Student a Safe, Modern Learning Environment
America's schools are in desperate need of repair and renovation. Across the country, students learn in overcrowded classrooms with peeling paint, leaking roofs, and faulty wiring. Some schools hold classes in "temporary" trailers, converted closets, and hallways. Too many students attend schools that lack basic electrical and telecommunications equipment necessary for connection to the Internet or the use of new education technologies.
Students attending public schools in less than adequate condition face not only direct impacts on their academic achievement, but also significant dangers to their personal health and safety.
Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) and Representatives Rangel (D-NY) and Ramstad (R-MN) have introduced the America's Better Classroom Act (S. 912/H.R. 2470), which would provide tax incentives for school construction and modernization projects.
Senator Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Loebsack (D-IA) have introduced the Public School Renovation and Repair Act (S. 1942/H.R. 3902), which would authorize school repair/modernization grants to targeted districts with the greatest needs.
Tell your U.S. Senators and Representatives: Ensure all students the world-class learning environment they deserve by cosponsoring/supporting the America's Better Classroom Act (S. 912/ H.R. 2470) and the Public School Renovation and Repair Act (S. 1942/H.R. 3902).
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The House has passed the 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act (H.R. 3021), providing $6.4 billion in federal grants for school repair and modernization.
Tell your U.S. Senators to support legislation comparable to the House passed Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act.
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