Keep Public Funds in Public Schools!
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Dear Friend,

As moms, we know what it takes for our kids to thrive in school: Great
teachers, safe classrooms, and the certainty that every child, regardless
of ZIP code, race, or ability, can count on a strong neighborhood public
school. But, that promise is under attack by the national voucher scheme
that Republican leaders in Congress rammed through last year, a giveaway
that lets wealthy donors turn up to $1,700 in “scholarship” payments into
dollar-for-dollar tax credits, no federal cap, no accountability, no
guarantee kids with disabilities are even welcome.^1,2

[ [link removed] ]→ We need more $$$ for public schools, not a tax break for
billionaires. Tell your senators to keep public funds in public schools.

But here’s the good news: Senators Mark Kelly and Mazie Hirono just
introduced the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act, Senate Bill 4297,
to repeal that voucher scheme. Real talk, I’m cheering so loud the dog is
literally hiding under the kitchen table. ^3

Let me break this down and tell y’all why this is SO important! Every
missing dollar shows up in our kids’ backpacks:

* Fewer counselors, 
* Larger classes, and 
* “Sorry, we can’t afford new math books this year. And our arts program
is cut.”

Been there, and it’s heartbreaking.

Kids with disabilities get hit first. Private schools that take voucher
money can still say “no thanks” to an IEP, while public schools never get
that option, and that’s how it should be. We’ve seen the nightmare in
Arizona. Universal vouchers there ballooned costs, while public-school
teachers begged parents to buy copy paper.^4 I don’t want that for any
child, anywhere, and I know you don't either.

[ [link removed] ]→ Click to add your name, telling your senators to back the Keep Public
Funds in Public Schools Act.

Our public schools are the one place where kids from every background sit
criss-cross applesauce on the same rug and learn how to share crayons,
facts, and a future. That matters more than any billionaire’s tax
loophole.

[ [link removed] ]→ Join Us! Tell your senators to keep public funds in public schools!

And, thanks for squeezing advocacy between dinner, dishes, and bedtime
stories. We know how hard it is, and we know better than most that moms
get stuff done.

In solidarity and with half a PB&J in hand,

- Beatriz, Ruth, Taylor, Kelsey, and the entire MomsRising.org &
MamásConPoder Team

P.S. – As we navigate these challenging times, I hope you can make space
for self-care, recognizing that resting is not idleness, but a necessity,
and we need all of us to win the change our families and nation need!

References:
[1] "[ [link removed] ]School Vouchers Explained: What the New Federal Program Means |
Harvard Graduate School of Education"
[2] "[ [link removed] ]H.R.1 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): An act to provide for
reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14."
[3] "[ [link removed] ]Kelly, Hirono Lead Bill to Repeal Federal Private School Voucher
Program, Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools"
[4]"[ [link removed] ]Don't follow Arizona's example. End universal vouchers now |
Opinion"


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