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We believe our schools should work for all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to advancing public policy discussions that ensure lawmakers prioritize and activate strategies, like integrated student supports (ISS), that give every student the opportunity to succeed and thrive in school and beyond.

What We Are Advocating For

Increase access to integrated student supports (e.g., wrap around services) for children in need. Learn more
Create funding opportunities allowing schools to hire school-based coordinators and for professional development of school-based staff to implement high-quality integrated student supports.
Focus on social, emotional, and academic development and trauma-informed care as one critical way to address the pandemic, school climate, school safety, and the opioid crisis.
Lower rates of exclusionary discipline practices through the alternative implementation of social, emotional, and academic development and positive behavioral interventions.

 

View our FY24 Legislative Agenda for the 118th Congress

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Appropriations Requests

(Fiscal Year 2024)

  • Full-Service Community Schools: $368 million, including $25 million for competive Integrated Student Supports Grants
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers: $2.09 billion
  • Corporation for National Community Service: Continue to receive robust funding
  • Title IV Part A: $1.405 billion
  • Youth Mentoring Grant: $130 million
  • Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education (Project AWARE): Continue to receive robust funding

 

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