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Support The Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act
I am writing to urge you to support the LIFT AI Act, fully named the Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act, introduced initially in the House by Representatives Thomas Kean (R-NJ) and Gabe Amo (D-RI) as H.R. 5584 and by Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) in the Senate S. 4414 to improve educational efforts related to artificial intelligence literacy at elementary and secondary school levels, ensuring students and educators are prepared for an AI-driven workforce.
This proposed bill:
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Promotes AI proficiency as essential to maintain the United States' competitive advantage and to ensure students can critically evaluate AI tools and mitigate their risks.
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Authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to higher education institutions and nonprofits to develop age-appropriate AI curricula, teaching materials, and evaluation tools.
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Supports professional development opportunities, such as courses and mentoring, to train principals and teachers in AI literacy.
Artificial intelligence drives the future of our nation in significant ways:
It is the primary engine for sustained economic growth, the foundation for the next productivity revolution. Achieving and maintaining unquestioned technological dominance is essential to shaping the rules, standards, and values of the modern world.
It fundamentally reshapes the global balance of power. Strategic initiatives such as the massive investments in the Genesis Mission ensure that the United States maintains unchallenged technological dominance over foreign competitors.
It is projected to be as transformative as electricity or the internet, catalyzing growth by accelerating private-sector innovation and streamlining permitting processes for critical energy infrastructure.
It necessitates global standards for AI deployment, ethics, and interoperability. The push for a clear, preemptive federal framework aims to protect consumers while avoiding conflicting state regulations that stifle business innovation.
It makes data a catalyst for rapid scientific discovery, by applying machine learning to fields like biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and agriculture to solve complex societal challenges.
It prepares the next generation of workers, by positioning teachers and students to be equipped to lead in the knowledge, skills and dispositions that are reshaping the modern economy.
For all of these reasons, I ask you to support the LIFT AI Act in committee, in discussion on the floor, and when it comes up for a vote. Thank you.
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Support H.R.8815 - The Teacher Debt Relief Act
I am writing to urge you to support H.R. 8815, the Teacher Debt Relief Act, introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Jahana Hayes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and remove the statutory prohibition that prevents borrowers from receiving both Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) credit simultaneously.
Under current law, teachers cannot count the same 5 years of teaching service toward both programs. This forces educators to work for an additional 10 to 15 years to qualify for full relief under PSLF after claiming TLF. H.R. 8815 allows teachers to work toward both forgiveness programs at the same time.
Federal data and education advocacy groups consistently note that stagnant educator salaries combined with undergraduate student debt exacerbate the teacher shortage. By allowing educators to combine the benefits of TLF and PSLF, this technical correction significantly shortens the timeline for full federal student loan forgiveness.
For new educators entering the field, student debt is a massive barrier. The promise of TLF helps attract new graduates by offering up to $17,500 in loan cancellation after just five consecutive years of service in a low-income school or qualifying Title I district. This creates a highly attainable, near-term milestone through which new teachers see a tangible way to wipe out a significant portion of their undergraduate debt within half a decade, making the profession a more viable financial choice.
At the same time, mid-career educators with very high debt loads will have the opportunity to maximize PSLF, which forgives the entire remaining loan balance after 120 qualifying monthly payments, making it a powerful retention tool.
Historically, a teacher who completes their first five years through TLF has already dedicated nearly half the time required for PSLF. By making both simultaneously available, the financial incentive of having the entirety of remaining graduate or undergraduate debt wiped clean pushes educators to stay in the profession.
In an era where we are losing teachers through early retirement and by attrition as they leave for other professions, I ask you to support the Teacher Debt Relief Act, currently in the House, and eventually when it makes its way to the Senate. Thank you.
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Support the Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026
I am writing to urge you to support H.R. 8360, the Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026.
If approved, this bill will address racial/gender disparities in school discipline, establishing a commission to support mental health, increase culturally competent training, and reduce punitive measures against students of color.
Restorative Justice (RJ) practices are important in the classroom because they address discipline with community-oriented approaches, fostering safe environments that increase student belonging, improve academic achievement, and reduce school suspensions. RJ builds empathy, accountability, and relationships, allowing students to repair harm while addressing the root causes of conflict.
Restorative practices reduce disruptive behavior by focusing on accountability rather than exclusion. By using techniques like restorative circles and proactive relationship building, schools cultivate a culture of trust and respect, improving student connectedness. RJ also fosters empathy and self-management, teaching students to resolve conflicts peacefully and understand the impact of their actions. Restorative practices help narrow racial disparities in school discipline, offering a more positive, safe, and stable environment that fosters improved student behavior and higher academic achievement.
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to establish the commission and promote culturally competent professional development for educators. The commission will create standardized definitions of "restorative justice" and "restorative practices" for educational use, develop training materials for school staff that address cultural competency, improve the ability of school staff to provide accessible and culturally relevant mental health supports to students in need.
As of April 16, 2026, the bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. I urge you to support H.R. 8360 in committee, during open debate, and when it is brought to the floor for a vote. Thank you.
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Oppose the FY27 Education Budget and
Make the Case for Needed Appropriations
I am writing to urge you to oppose the President's FY27 budget request for PreK–12 education and make the case for federal education funding that makes investments that are in the best interests of our students, our schools, and our country.
This budget, if approved, will:
Reduce U.S.D.O.E. funding by $2.3 billion,
Cut K-12 funding by $6.5 billion,
Consolidate seventeen programs currently funded with $6.5 billion into one $2 billion grant program (the Make Education Great Again Grant Program),
Eliminate Title I, Part C (Migrant Education),
Shut down Title III, Part A (English Language Acquisition),
End Special Programs for Migrant Students, and
Discontinue the Teacher Quality Partnership Program.
The proposed cuts to Federal Work-Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and support for Minority Serving Institutions will contribute to a decimation of crucial K-12 and postsecondary programs at the same time we are witnessing the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education..
This budget proposal includes $8.5 billion in cuts to K-12, with reductions in funding to programs assisting students with disabilities and underserved populations. It also cuts funds for STEM, music and arts education and lacks new investment in early childhood education. Specific programs, including Full-Service Community Schools and Teacher Quality Partnerships, are slated for elimination, which is seen as deepening existing inequities.
As it is currently presented, this budget undermines efforts to help every student, no matter their background or location, to be successful citizens. These programs help educators meet the needs of all students, strengthen pathways into the profession, and support colleges and universities working to expand opportunities for our most underserved students. Eliminating them only deepens existing inequalities..
Bipartisan majorities in Congress must refuse this proposed budget, as they have in the recent past, and approve funding that sustains these important programs and protects any further dismantling of the Federal Office of Education. I urge you to oppose this cynical attempt to cut and eliminate investments in the future of our nation during the appropriations process, during open debate, and when FY27 budgeting is brought to the floor for a vote. Thank you.
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Support the Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act
I am writing to urge you to support the Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act, H.R. 5774, which aims to protect and restore the Head Start program, which has been a key initiative in early childhood education since 1965. This legislation introduces amendments to the existing Head Start Act with several key components:
Ensuring the continued operation and integrity of the Head Start program and to prevent any proposals aimed at eliminating this program. The Act emphasizes the importance of Head Start in enhancing the cognitive, social, and emotional development of eligible children.
Establishing the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, which will maintain a central office and 12 regional offices that were operational before January 20, 2025, and reconstituting
the internal organizational structure present in the Office of Head Start before that date.
Retaining full staffing levels that carry out critical functions including policy direction, budget planning, and oversight of operations, including a program manager in each regional office.
Limiting the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services over the Office of Head Start, so that s/he must provide notice and justification to Congress and the public at least sixty (60) days before proposing any changes to the Office of Head Start.
The Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act of 2025 underscores the value of the Head Start program in providing critical services to underprivileged children and families, ensuring its sustained operation and the resources necessary to continue supporting these communities effectively.
I urge you to support H.R. 5774 in committee, on the floor, and when a vote comes up for its consideration. Thank you.
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Support Educator Professional Learning and Career Sustainability through these
4 Pending Pieces of Federal Legislation
I am writing to urge you to support current congressional legislation in support of educator professional learning and career sustainability.
The Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators(RAISE) Act of 2025, H.R.1611 and S.1697, proposes to create new refundable tax credits for teachers, increase the educator tax deduction for school supplies, and increase funding for programs that support teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development.
The Teachers Are Leaders Act (H.R.5056) proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher leader development, with a focus on high-need schools and colleges partnering to use funds for these programs to focus in areas like peer coaching and curriculum development, with the goal of improving teacher retention and student achievement.
The Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals (PREP) Act (H.R.5476) aims to support evidence-based programs for developing a diverse and well-prepared teaching workforce by addressing shortages, supporting evidence-based programs, increasing diversity, enhancing partnerships and streamlining data collection and the use of program data to enhance overall quality.
The American Teacher Act (H.R. 2021) focuses on increasing teacher salaries, including provisions for teacher professional development through grants to state and local education agencies, with the intended outcome of minimum salaries of $60,000 annually, adjusted for inflation, plus cost-of-living adjustments and a national campaign to promote the teaching profession and encourage more people to enter it.
I urge you to support each of these pieces of legislation in support of public education and the professionals who serve our children, in committee, on the floor, and when a vote comes up for any and all of these bills. Thank you.
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Support the Universal Prekindergarten
and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025
I am writing to urge you to support the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025, H.R.5524, introduced by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District of Columbia in September of this year.
The bill proposes to provide federal funds for states to establish and expand prekindergarten programs in public and public charter schools for every child, regardless of income or zip code. The bill would afford the benefits of early childhood education to all families, many of whom are currently not able to afford the cost.
The intent of the bill is to provide funding for states to add prekindergarten for children at three and four years of age, similar to kindergarten programs for five-year-olds now routinely available in public schools. It eliminates major shortcomings of currently available day care and take advantage of the existing infrastructure, trained teachers and safe facilities required in public schools.
The success of Head Start and other prekindergarten programs, combined with scientific evidence on the importance of brain development in early childhood, morally mandates the expansion of early childhood education for all children. This bill is a practical way to create universal, public prekindergarten, providing the benefits of early childhood education to those who have been left out of this essential educational opportunity.
Through this legislation, federal funds are provided to states, matching by at least 20 percent of the state’s own funding, and the resulting full-day classes run throughout the school year would be taught by teachers who possess equivalent or similar qualifications to those teaching other grades in public school. These funds would supplement, not supplant, other federal funds for early childhood education, with a unique, money-saving aspect of using existing public-school infrastructure, saving billions of dollars in implementation costs.
For all of these reasons, I urge you to support the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025, H.R.5524, and vote in its favor when it comes up for passage. Thank you.
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Supporting The Local Public K-12 Schools of the United States
I am writing in support of H.Res.94 - Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and S.Res.133 - A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States. These resolutions express consensus for American public education and condemn any actions that defund public education or weaken or dismantle the United States Department of Education.
I believe that it is more important than ever to reaffirm the value of a public education and the unique benefits it gives its students from wide ranging community support, First Amendment rights, and an environment focused on equity and diversity. Public education is vital for a thriving society, fostering individual potential, promoting civic engagement, and driving economic growth by providing equal opportunities and a skilled workforce crucial for our nation's economic prosperity so that everyone can thrive in our modern economy.
Public education instills the values of democracy, critical thinking, and civic responsibility, preparing students to be active and informed citizens, bringing all of us together from diverse backgrounds, fostering understanding, respect, and cooperation among different groups. In addition, public education provides access to quality education for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Studies show that educating our citizenry leads to a reduction in crime and improved public health outcomes, and provides a foundation for lifelong learning. As leaders for the common good, you understand how important it is that public education is subject to public oversight and accountability, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used effectively and that schools are serving the needs of the community. It equips each of us with the understanding of our civic responsibility necessary to participate in a democratic society. In closing, support for public education provides a common foundation for all children, regardless of their background, offering opportunities for advancement and success.
I am requesting your support for these resolutions as they make their way through congress. Thank you.
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Opposing the Educational Choice for Children Act
I am writing in opposition of H.R.833 - Educational Choice for Children Act and S.292 - Educational Choice for Children Act. This legislation will spend $5 billion a year in taxpayer funds, totaling $20 billion over a four-year period, creating a system for privileging certain charities over others. They prioritize donations to private schools over charities that address other issues, such as food banks, churches, and homelessness shelters. The benefit for donating to private schools would be 2-3 times more than other charitable organizations, according to the National Coalition for Public Education.
Despite private schools being able to discriminate against different student groups, such as those with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students, the legislation offers no protections for students. Notably, the only mention of non-discrimination in the bill language is about ensuring religious private schools are eligible for the same benefits as secular private schools. The legislation offers two opportunities for discrimination against students: the scholarship granting organizations, which also take a cut of the money, can discriminate against the students they choose to provide vouchers to, and the private schools can discriminate against the students they choose to accept into their schools.
It is difficult to justify spending $20 billion to create a new federal system for private education when we have a public education system struggling with a lack of funds. This proposal further defunds public education at a troubling time for our nation’s schools. The drop in pandemic relief funding, combined with state tax cuts, inflation, and existing state voucher programs has caused schools across the country to consider mass layoffs, program cuts, and even school closures. For all of these reasons, I am asking for you to oppose this legislation as it makes its way through congress, as well as any similar legislation introduced in the 119th congress. Thank you.
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Supporting the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
I am writing in support of H.R.1061 - Protecting Sensitive Locations Act and S.455 - A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations, and for other purposes. No one should live in fear of being detained while taking their child to school, seeking medical care, or practicing their faith. Allowing ICE to invade spaces where people access health care, education, justice, and prayer is cruel and unnecessary, as well as a threat to public safety. When people are too frightened to seek medical care or report a crime, the entire community suffers. This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances.
Sensitive locations include:
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health care facilities;
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schools and school bus stops;
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places that provide assistance for people such as places that provide disaster or emergency services;
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places of worship;
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courthouses and lawyers’ offices;
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facilities used as polling places;
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public assistance offices.
The prohibition shall apply to Department of Homeland Security officers and agents, as well as state employees pursuing immigration enforcement actions. I am asking for you to support this legislation as it makes its way through congress. Thank you.
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