Increased Educational Funding

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are landmark laws for our nation's school children. They need to be adequately funded. As we consider reauthorization and changes in ESEA, currently known as No Child Left Behind, we must do everything possible to ensure that every child receives a quality public education by eliminating funding disparities, increasing academic performance, improving accountability and student support systems, and promoting school policies that ensure a positive school climate that is conducive to learning. Schools should be safe places to learn, which is why I strongly support anti-bullying and anti-discrimination measures.

I also support increased funding for early intervention programs for infants and toddlers. These programs and other early education programs help children achieve their social, emotional, and physical developmental goals and are essential to ensure that all students build an early foundation for success. I will continue to advocate for adequate funding for Head Start and Early Head Start as well as funding to provide children with special needs with the essential resources needed for success.

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Jan's Plans & Pans - February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024
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I had the great pleasure of joining my Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives at the 2024 Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia. This was a time for Democrats to come together to discuss the issues that matter most to Americans. We heard from incredible speakers, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

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Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court Student Debt Relief Decision
June 30, 2023
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EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court overturned President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of Americans with debt relief:
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Jan's Plans & Pans - February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
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In just his first two years in office, President Biden has created over 12 million jobs, lowered prescription drug costs for seniors, invested in our climate, and so much more. At 3.4%, the unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in over 50 years. We are bringing strong, good-paying union jobs back to America. Last week’s State of the Union proved that our best days are yet to come.

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Schakowsky Delivers for Illinoisans, Consumers, and Working Families in Government Funding Package
December 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of the twelve-bill government funding package, which invests millions of dollars in projects throughout Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, implements measures to keep Americans safe and healthy, and provides resources for social programs that support our families, workers, and communities:
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Schakowsky Secures Nearly $27 Million in Funds for Illinois' 9th Congressional District
December 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced that she has secured $26,239,331 in FY2023 funding from the House Appropriations Committee for 15 projects across the 9th Congressional District. These funds are in addition to the millions in funding the Congresswoman secured earlier this year for community projects.
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As Parents, Students, Teachers and School Systems Struggle to Navigate the Pandemic and Pressure to Re-Open, Schakowsky Hears from Students at Niles North High School
September 2, 2020
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EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, spoke with students at Niles North High School in Civics and Advanced Placement (AP) Government classes. She heard about their experiences during this pandemic and answered their questions on government and politics, and the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their teacher, Pankaj Sharma, was previously recognized with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2016.

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Schakowsky Statement Recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10, 2018
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Today, after co-sponsoring H. Res. 876, a bill supporting the goal of increasing public school teacher pay and public education funding, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in support of Teacher Appreciation Week:

"As a former elementary school teacher and the daughter of a teacher, I have a great appreciation for the work that public school teachers do every day to prepare our students for success. Teachers always rise to the challenge, even when the resources are limited and the pay is inadequate.

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Schakowsky Statement on Puerto Rico School Closures
April 25, 2018
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Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement supporting educators protesting the Puerto Rico Department of Education's decision to close hundreds of public schools on the island:

"I stand today with students, parents and teachers in Puerto Rico who are fighting to protect public education. Puerto Ricans are still dealing with the horrific damage created by Hurricanes Maria and Irma – and the Trump Administration's failure to come to their aid. Now they are facing a man-made threat that would pull public dollars out of public education and close hundreds of schools – affecting thousands of students on the island.

Issues:EducationIncreased Educational Funding
Schakowsky will vote to Oppose Republican Recklessness
January 18, 2018
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Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statementin advance of tonight's vote on the Republican Continuing Resolution:

"I will be voting against the Republican resolution to barely keep our government funded for another month. I refuse to enable Republicans, who have full control of our federal government, to keep funding our government one month at a time and without addressing the most pressing crises facing our country.

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Schakowsky statement on passage of the Republican Budget Resolution
October 26, 2017
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Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip and a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on the passage of the GOP's FY2018 Budget Resolution:

"The Republican Budget passed today paves the way for trillions of dollars in tax cuts for millionaires, billionaires, and corporations – paid for by middle-class families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Under the Republican tax plan, 1.9 million Illinoisans would no longer be able to claim the state and local tax deduction. Nationwide, 47 million Americans in middle-class households making between $50,000 and $150,000 would see an increase in their taxes.

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