If districts have greater needs, like improving technology in the classroom, reading programs, and programs to assist the disadvantaged, they should be able to use that money to meet those needs. The President has once again ignored one of the greatest costs facing local school districts special education. Many local school districts need significantly more special education funding. His proposal made no mention of funding special education programs mandated by the government. Local school districts need assistance and the President and the Administration can help.
Bipartisan support is an absolute necessity to improve public education.
The one-time grants must be used to enhance existing literacy instructional programs so that a complete family literacy program can be created. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 21, 2000.