Senate pushes to support Local Schools
Several weeks ago in the Senate, we approved a 2 percent increase in basic state aid to our local schools. Our version was dramatically different from a bill passed by the Republican-controlled House that would have provided NO new state money for our schools. Failing to help local schools deal with increasing costs jeopardizes student achievement by causing teacher layoffs and crowding classrooms.
Unfortunately, the House is sitting on this important legislation. School boards across the state are writing next year’s budgets, and they need to know if the state will be there for Iowa students.
Budgeting is about setting priorities. We can afford this modest increase in funding for our local schools. What we can’t afford is to fail to invest in our children—the future of our state, our future leaders and our future workforce.
Iowa’s route to a high-skill, high-wage economic future depends on the quality of our local schools. Our children need strong skills, and new and expanding businesses must know that Iowa’s commitment to education is second to none.
Unfortunately, the House is sitting on this important legislation. School boards across the state are writing next year’s budgets, and they need to know if the state will be there for Iowa students.
Budgeting is about setting priorities. We can afford this modest increase in funding for our local schools. What we can’t afford is to fail to invest in our children—the future of our state, our future leaders and our future workforce.
Iowa’s route to a high-skill, high-wage economic future depends on the quality of our local schools. Our children need strong skills, and new and expanding businesses must know that Iowa’s commitment to education is second to none.
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