Dear ____,
I am writing as a constituent from [county and school], and as a leader in my school and my community, to strongly urge you to pass the Senate’s version of the LHHS-Ed bill, which provides $2.05 billion for the Title II, Part A program in FY 2019, which is the same level the House included in its funding bill that has not yet passed.
Tile II-A provides critical funding to states for the purposes of preparing, training, recruiting, and retaining high-quality teachers, principals, assistant principals, and other school leaders. These groups all play a critical role in ensuring that our nation's students have a high-quality learning experience through high school in order to be college- and career-ready. To aid students effectively, teachers, principals and other school leaders must be afforded the necessary opportunities for professional learning and growth as they work to improve teaching and learning in all schools.
While we would like to see Title II-A fully restored at the authorized $2.295 billion level, we urge the House to act quickly to pass the Senate’s funding bill for FY 2019, which provides $2.05 billion for the program, in order to at least ensure this important education program receives sustained funding in the next year.
Thank you for your consideration, and for your support of our nation's educators and students.
Sincerely,
[Your name]