Take Action on SB 1: Use this Email Draft

Published: Thu, 10/12/23

Advocacy Opportunities

& Resources

The Third Special Legislative Session focusing on education is underway. We need your help today to encourage lawmakers to oppose Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). This bill is expected to pass in the Senate very soon, so we’d like help encouraging members of the House Committee on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment to oppose SB 1 before this bill is considered in committee. See instructions and a draft email below. Thank you for your advocacy!

Email House Committee Members

Below, you will find a draft email to send to the members of the House Committee on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment. Feel free to personalize this email with your own experience highlighting the importance of public schools. Personal narratives are powerful and underscore the importance of equitable education. Your unique perspective will strengthen our collective voice in urging our lawmakers to protect the rights and well-being of all students, including kids with intellectual and development disabilities.

Copy and paste this group of email addresses into the "To" field of a single email so you only have to send one:

brad.buckley@house.texas.gov; barbara.gervin-hawkins@house.texas.gov; trent.ashby@house.texas.gov; keith.bell@house.texas.gov; harold.dutton@house.texas.gov; james.frank@house.texas.gov; cody.harris@house.texas.gov; cole.hefner@house.texas.gov; gina.hinojosa@house.texas.gov; ken.king@house.texas.gov; oscar.longoria@house.texas.gov; will.metcalf@house.texas.gov; matt.shaheen@house.texas.gov; james.talarico@house.texas.gov; gary.vandeaver@house.texas.gov

Draft email language for your use:

Email Subject: Oppose SB 1: Protect Students with Disabilities

Dear Members of the House Committee on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment,

I am writing to express my strong opposition to Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). As a member of The Arc of Texas, I am deeply concerned about the negative impact this bill could have on students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SB 1's authorization of education savings accounts could divert crucial resources from public schools, affecting the education of students with disabilities. Private schools, lacking accountability and specialized programs, may deny admission or fail to provide adequate support, hindering the academic and social growth of already marginalized students.

I urge you to oppose SB 1 and protect the rights of students with disabilities to receive quality, inclusive education. Your support in rejecting this bill is vital in ensuring our public education system survives.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[Your Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

[Your Email Address]

[Your Phone Number]