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"No" to Mississippi Education Budget Cut

Published by S L Atkins-Arnett on Apr 15, 2004
368 Signatures
Target: Honorable Governor Haley Barbour
Background (Preamble):
Mississippi is voting to cut the education budget by $16 million. As we are number number one in illiteracy, highschool drop-outs and teen pregnancy in the country, how can the government consider trying to cut education?
The State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Henry Johnson states "In order to move Mississippi forward, education must be our first priortity. Today's children are the workforce and leaders of tomorrow."

Petition:
Mississippi is voting to cut the education budget by $16 million. As we are number number one in illiteracy, highschool drop-outs and teen pregnancy in the country, how can the government consider trying to cut education?
The State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Henry Johnson states "In order to move Mississippi forward, education must be our first priortity. Today's children are the workforce and leaders of tomorrow."
Please sign this petition to help children obtain the best education possible, and to keep qualified teachers in our classrooms.

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