As child advocates, we are very disappointed in the budget proposal approved by the House recently that would fine school districts for responding to local conditions and taking appropriate actions to protect our children. While we appreciate that the Senate’s version of the budget does not include this cut, we hope the cuts will not be reflected in the final version.
Please contact your Senators to ensure that this fine, which will affect 15 positions within our district and equal a loss of $1.7 million, is excluded from the final budget.
Below is the letter ACCPTA wrote to Senator Perry:
