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NCAE Statement on the Congressional Debate on HR1

H.R.1 pulls vitial funding from public schools and slashes programs that help families with their basic needs.
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By: NCAE Communications
Published: July 2, 2025

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Association of Educators today released the following statement in regards to the current debate in the U.S. Congress over H.R. 1, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."

"Today marks the anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act—a landmark moment in the ongoing fight for equal opportunity in America. As educators, we believe every child, no matter their income, race, gender, or family background, deserves access to a high-quality public education. Yet H.R. 1 threatens that promise by diverting public funds to private school vouchers and draining resources from the schools that serve the vast majority of our students. It also puts countless families at risk by slashing essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, all while expanding tax breaks for the wealthy.

We urge North Carolina’s congressional delegation to reject this immoral and irresponsible legislation. Our students and families deserve better."

  - Tamika Walker Kelly, NCAE President

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The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is our leading voice for educational excellence, for children and their families, and for the public schools they count on. As the public school employees union and the largest association of professional educators in North Carolina, our membership extends to all 100 counties and includes teachers, non-classified school staff, administrators, students, retirees, and community allies. NCAE believes that every child has a right to a high-quality education, an excellent teacher, and a well-funded school.
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