Chris Pappas: “I cosponsored this bill because I think it just makes sense. In my home state of New Jersey, this means that we would…”

“I cosponsored this bill because I think it just makes sense. In my home state of New Jersey, this means that we would receive roughly an extra 50 percent additional funding. That is $25 million more for New Jersey, which translates into $425 more for each classroom. In my district, in central New Jersey, I have spoken and listened to numerous teachers, school board members and school administrators. I have heard about teachers carefully using their limited resources, yet still coming up short. They have expressed to me their frustrations in wasting limited time and funds with filling out paperwork to meet requirements of these well intended programs. We have been blessed with wonderful teachers but it is unfair that their hands are tied from doing what they do best and what they were trained and hired to do. That is why I support Dollars to the Classroom Act. We should pass this legislation because it makes sense and will make a difference for the children of America.”