- United States
- Calif.
- Letter
The loss of Secure Rural Schools funding is deeply concerning for the future of education and infrastructure in rural California counties. With Congress failing to renew this crucial program, countless schools face staff layoffs, cuts to essential programs, and delayed building repairs and maintenance. Counties also stand to lose a major source of road repair funding, jeopardizing residents' ability to travel safely and emergency crews' access during crises. These cuts will have severe ripple effects across already struggling rural communities. I urge you to prioritize restoring Secure Rural Schools funding to prevent irreversible damage to rural schools and public services. Though a small line item federally, this program is a lifeline for areas with significant non-taxable federal lands. Its loss could push some counties past the point of recovery. Rural students and families should not have to bear the devastating consequences of its expiration. Please fight to renew this over a century-old commitment to supporting education and infrastructure where it is greatly needed.
