REPUBLICAN FY 2013 BUDGET PROPOSAL
DRAMATIC AND RECKLESS CUTS TO EDUCATION SPENDING
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives began debate on its budget proposal for FY 2013, the upcoming fiscal year that begins October 1st. The debate resumes on the House floor today.
In Washington:
• Almost 3,500 children will be eliminated from the Head Start program;
• Nearly 32,000 students with disabilities’ costs will shift to states and districts as part of cuts to IDEA; and,
• Approximately 52,000 students from historically disadvantaged groups will have reduced or eliminated services due to Title I cuts.
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