As the Council completes the FY 2020 budget, it should respond to the complexity of children’s lives and needs by strengthening all of the supports that children need to thrive. Addressing just one area—such as schools—will not be enough.
While the committee markups resulted in some important funding increases for programs that work towards a more equitable DC, notable gaps remain.
Today, around the world and in the District, we continue to fight for fair and equitable working conditions.
DC recently closed its Lead Safe Washington program due to mismanagement of federal funds, which means the District is losing $4 million in foregone funding over 3 years. The Council should replace those funds now rather than leaving low-income children of […]
The proposed FY 2020 budget shortchanges all DCPS schools, but particularly schools in Wards 7 and 8, which have the largest concentration of low-income students of color.
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Without adequate investment in project-based rental assistance, projects built using the Housing Production Trust Fund increase won’t be made affordable to extremely low-income residents.
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By increasing access to public restrooms, the District can be a friendlier place for tourists, children and their caretakers, residents with illnesses and disabilities, and residents experiencing homelessness.
