District Of Columbia Code § 38-916

Funding of public schools — Declaration of policy.
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In recognition of:
The critical importance of high quality public education for all students in the District of Columbia;
The need in District of Columbia public schools for smaller classes and supplemental instructional resources to address the needs of the many students requiring special attention;
The need to attract and retain highly qualified teachers and principals;
The need for District of Columbia public school graduates to possess educational skills that render them competitive with graduates of suburban schools as regards employment and higher education;
The need to restore and repair school facilities throughout the District of Columbia; and
The fact that in recent years the budget for the District of Columbia public schools has increased at a rate substantially below that of almost all other District of Columbia agencies:

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