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Published: 12/02/2021
America spends more on public schools than any part of our infrastructure except roads and bridges. Yet the American Society of Civil Engineers gives the condition of America’s 100,000 public school buildings an overall grade of D+. And no wonder—half our school buildings are half a century old.
Outmoded HVAC systems leave students and educators sweltering when it’s warm and freezing when it’s cold. Roofs leak, rooms flood, pest and vermin infestation is widespread, and asbestos floor tiles make the air toxic.
“The best estimates indicate a minimum of $85 billion annual funding gap for public school facilities across the country.”
NEA advocates for federal funding for school modernization. We believe that funding should target high-poverty schools posing health and safety risks to students and staff.
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Modernize Schools and Address the Student Mental Health Crisis
Submitted on 05/17/2022
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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Support
HR 6493 Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 01/25/2022
A bill to promote evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies on college campuses.
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Support
S 96 Reopen and Rebuild America's Schools Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 01/28/2021
A bill that would provide $130 targeted at high-poverty schools to help reopen public schools and give students and educators a safe place to learn and work.
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HR 604 Reopen and Rebuild America's Schools Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 01/2021
A bill that would provide $130 targeted at high-poverty schools to help reopen public schools and give students and educators a safe place to learn and work.
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