E-network : Alert - budget cap proposal will affect pre-k
Attached: Budget Caps Talking Points, Budget Cap Petition
KIDS ARE PRIORITY ONE
COALITION
Live the Promise
April 23, 2007
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Proposed Caps on School Budgets
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The Senate has passed a bill which puts on the table the Governor's plan to cap education spending. The proposal was an amendment to House bill H. 526 and has gone back to the House and will be the subject of a conference committee.
Caps on school budgets will directly affect pre-school programs, as well as many other services the schools provide (see attached talking points).
Now our legislators need to hear from us.
There will be a public hearing on the
issue.
Thursday, April 26th from 2:00
to 6:00 pm in Room 11 of the State House in
Montpelier
Possible actions to take
1. Sign the attached petition. To sign , email back to Barbara Postman with your name and town and indicate that you agree to be listed on the petition.
2. Forward this note and petition to others.
3. Come to the hearing to voice your opinion on the caps.
4. Call your legislators and voice your
opinion on the caps.