Tell Your Lawmakers WHY to Oppose Cuts to Education Funding!
Lawmakers could soon slash funding for Washington’s schools, colleges, universities, technical colleges. and more by hundreds of millions, taking $33,000,000 from the University of Washington alone.
That’s because we’re facing a $12 billion budget shortfall while mega-millionaires and billionaires contribute a far smaller share in taxes than the rest of us.
Students, parents, teachers and staff are already feeling the effects of school district cuts, with layoffs and other cost-saving measures undertaken to balance budgets. Superintendents across the state have warned that without significant increases to state funding, more cuts may be coming. If school funding had kept pace with inflation, all school districts would be receiving about $1,000 more per student than they are right now.
Universities, colleges and technical schools are also facing budget cuts, which means tuition could go up again, driving more students out of higher education and causing a “brain drain” out of Washington.
Tell your lawmakers WHY you want them to protect school funding by making sure Washington’s wealthiest people and big corporations pay what they owe in state taxes.
Your voice makes a huge difference. Send your email now!
SEND YOUR EMAIL NOW!
Your personalized email is the MOST effective way to persuade your lawmakers. Use this message to tell them why you oppose cuts to School Funding!
