The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Civil and Human Rights Group Statements on the Introduction of State and Local Funding Flexibility Act, H.R. 2455

On July 7, Rep. John Kline, R. Minn. and chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced the State and Local Funding Flexibility Act, a bill that would give school administrators and state bureaucrats the ability to divert federal funds earmarked specifically disadvantaged students to pay for other things. Civil and human rights groups and education policy experts oppose the bill, saying it would hurt low-income students, students of color and English learners.

Alliance for Excellent Education

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Organizations

Civil Rights Groups: Alliance for Excellent Education • National Urban League • Southeast Asia Resource Action Center  • National Indian Education Association • League of United Latin American Citizens  • National Council of La Raza

Congressional Tri-Caucus

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)