The legislation is based on a plan developed by the Democratic Education Task Force and is designed to be part of a comprehensive education reform package that includes expanded Head Start programs for preschoolers, increased after school programs for primary and secondary students, and improved access to higher education for high school graduates. Congressman Sandlin, who served on the Task Force and helped draft the legislation, said he believes the legislation is crucial to improving poor test scores and academic performance. The issue raised most often in my district is education.
People are concerned about increasing class sizes and overcrowding.
Congressman Sandlin said. Today, we have a workable and affordable solution to improve public education by helping local schools hire 100,000 new teachers and modernize our schools. Hire 100,000 new teachers to help local schools reduce class size. Research has shown that students attending small classes in the early grades make more rapid educational progress than students in larger classes. This bill will help Texas schools improve on that success and help local schools across the nation reach their goals of reducing average class size so students receive the individual attention they need.