Jeff Bingaman: “It is clear that as we seek ways to assist resource-poor and failing schools, we should increase support for…”

“It is clear that as we seek ways to assist resource-poor and failing schools, we should increase support for research-based proven programs like Success for All. The House bill included the amount requested by the Administration--$240,000,000--for this program and I know that Senators Specter and Harkin are supporters of the program. So, I'd like to encourage the Senators to include funding for it as the bill moves to conference. Funding at this level would allow approximately 2,250 schools to receive new grants and continue support for 1,025 schools currently using such funds to carry out research-based school reforms. It is my hope that we can work together as the bill moves through the appropriations process to fund this successful program.”