Action Alert: Urge Congress to Increase Funding for Education
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Two months into Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, lawmakers have yet to finalize spending levels, opting to extend FY 2022 spending through December 16 in lieu of a timely agreement. Backed up to the new deadline, appropriators have ramped up negotiations in an effort to come to a final agreement this month. This week, with pressure mounting, Members from both parties demonstrated optimism that a deal can be struck.
Now is the time to lend your voice in support of federal funding for education!
CEC’s one-click action alert system enables you to weigh in with your Congressional delegation on funding that supports infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and/gifts and talents and the personnel that support them. Please follow this link to make your voice heard, and please share the action alert widely!