Help
increase federal government support for adult education and family literacy
National
Coalition for Literacy:
2.16.2018 by Christy Rhodes Policy and Legislation
Would
you like to see the federal government increase its funding support for adult
education and family literacy? If so, now is the time to speak up.
The
Subcommittee
on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-H) of the Senate
Appropriations Committee is currently working on funding allocations for
this fiscal year. The Senators on the subcommittee need to know that the
funding provided through the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) is
essential to the success of the adult education system, and that an increase in
that funding is supported by the Senators’ constituents. Initial decisions on
funding allocations will be made over the next two weeks, so your Senators need
to hear from you right away. This is particularly important if you live in one
of these states:
• Mississippi: Senator Cochran is the Chair of the Appropriations Committee
• Vermont: Senator Leahy is the
Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee
• Missouri: Senator Blunt is the
Chair of the Labor-H Subcommittee
• Washington: Senator Murray is the
Ranking Member on the Labor-H Subcommittee
• Any state whose Senator serves on the Labor-H subcommittee
Eventually, though, the
full Senate will vote on appropriations, so everyone in every state has an
important role to play in promoting the importance of adult education and
family literacy. You can find contact information for your Senators here: READ MORE >>
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