Abbott to the Rescue
Lawmakers Demand Abbott Act On School Funding Crisis
Lawmakers Demand Abbott Act On School Funding Crisis
Amidst mounting concerns over the financial strain facing school districts, a group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, is calling for an immediate special session to address “the school budget crisis unfolding statewide.”
“Texas public schools are facing serious budget challenges from inflation, historic underfunding, and unfunded mandates that will drive drastic budget cuts in ISDs across the state,” says the letter addressed to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Rep. Rosenthal and 39 of his colleagues highlight the significant resources currently available for education.
“With $5 billion appropriated and unspent for public education in the current State budget, plus a current surplus of $18 billion that is projected to grow to $21.3 billion by next session, we have the resources available to better fund our schools, so we should act,” the lawmakers stated in their letter.
The call for action comes as many school districts across the state grapple with budget shortfalls, exacerbated by rising costs and the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. School leaders have been vocal about the need for increased funding to support essential programs and services for students.
Abbott doesn't care about the schools or the people or anything else in his state. He is a mean hateful old man who is mad as hell because he is in a wheelchair. He has been taking out his spite on anyone within his reach for many years. He needs to retire yesterday.
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