Pro-public schools legislation addresses funding, choice, safety and accountability

MEDIA ADVISORY
February 19, 2014

JUNEAU – Today, House and Senate Democratic legislators announced they will hold a press conference tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. to introduce a suite of pro-public school legislation. The package of legislation would ensure public schools have the resources they need to succeed, families have more educational options within the public school system, and schools are accountable to students, parents, and employers who demand educational success for all students.

WHO:                             Senator Berta Gardner, House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck,
                                        Representative Les Gara, Representative Harriet Drummond

WHAT:                           Press conference on new public education legislation

WHEN:                           10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2014

WHERE:                         Fahrenkamp Room, State Capitol

TELECONFERENCE:   From Juneau: 463-5009
                                         Outside Juneau: 855-463-5009

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