State and Local K-12 Funding Levels Decline

Recently the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities updated its report on state and local education funding, A Punishing Decade for School Funding. The report showed that per pupil education funding in more than half of all states is below the 2008 level. These dismal facts make it clear why federal education funding is so vital and why advocating for these education programs is essential! The report states, “Increasing financial support can help K-12 schools implement proven reforms such as gaining and retaining excellent teachers, reducing class sizes, and expanding the availability of high-quality education.” You can take action now by using CEC’s Legislative Action Center to write your members of Congress, asking them to make critical investments in education programs for children and youth with exceptionalities!