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EDUCATION FOR ALL ACT 2007
(S. 1259 / H.R. 2092)
Background:
Worldwide, 77 million children lack access to even basic education. Many children, particularly girls, are kept from school due to uniform or text book expenses or the loss of their contribution to family income.
Poor countries also lack the funds to train and retain qualified teachers, provide teaching materials and build an adequate number of schools.
It equips a child with the knowledge and skills needed for a productive life. A basic education offers deeper, wider returns for health, economic growth and security.
Education that teaches tolerance and respect for different beliefs can be a crucial tool for preventing the rise of extremism worldwide.
ABOUT THE BILL
The Education for All Act is a bipartisan bicameral bill lead by Senators Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Gordon Smith (R-OR) and Representatives Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL).
Under this legislation, the U.S. government would dramatically scale up its investment in basic education, and develop a comprehensive strategy to help put every child in school.
By making universal basic education a major goal of U.S. foreign policy, our world and our nation will be stronger and safer.
ASK
Education attacks poverty at its roots, and strengthens families, communities, and nations, please co-sponsor this important legislation
