Radio Script

"June"

(Pomp and Circumstance)

June is an interesting month in Rhode Island.

Every June, we all celebrate our excellent public schools, as well-prepared students graduate with high hopes for the future.

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But every June, our Governor and our General Assembly make decisions that impact our children.

Last June, a law called Senate 3050 was passed.  It was intended to limit local property taxes and provide more state support for our public schools. 

But, after the November elections, we found out about the huge state budget deficit, and discovered the state would not be able to pay its fair share.

Instead, the impact of Senate 3050 has been devastating for our public schools.  Needed programs that will help our students succeed are being cut, and next year could be even worse.

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We need a fair funding formula for public education.  We need to rely less on property taxes to support our schools.  But until that happens, please ask your elected officials to repeal Senate 3050.

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We can’t let the music stop for our children.

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