HR1300 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives believe that quality public education is the foundation of a democratic society; and

WHEREAS, An equitable, bias-free public education system and responsible funding for all levels of education is required in order to make a knowledgeable and productive society; and

WHEREAS, A strong federal commitment to education is especially necessary in difficult economic times; underfunding the education system has been and remains an unacceptable scenario and more creative solutions to education funding issues are needed to combat this troubling trend; and

WHEREAS, The reauthorization and improvement of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, along with the creation of programs to close the achievement gap and increase access to higher education, a diminished or eliminated voucher system, and increased protection and enforcement of Title IX protections, would also help to create the conditions necessary to make the American education system the best in the world; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge Congress to pass legislation to increase funding for schools, reauthorize and improve the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, create programs aimed at closing the achievement gap and increasing access to higher education, prevent the expansion of vouchers, and protect and enforce Title IX protections to order to bolster the American education system and provide educators with the tools to give students the quality education they deserve; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and each member of the Illinois congressional delegation.