Washington, Sept. 28 -- Representative Lucy McBath issued the following press release:
U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Shontel Brown (OH-11) have joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) to introduce H.R. 10631, the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act. This legislation would make investments to address overcrowded classrooms and set students up for success.
Research shows students achieve better academic results with more individualized attention from instructors, especially in kindergarten through third grade. However, the continued strain on our public education system from staff shortages and tighter budgets has meant class sizes have continued to grow. McBath, Brown, and Merkley are making a bicameral push for...