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Every weekday, 56 million children and adults set foot in a public school: 1 in 6 of all Americans. But half of these schools need repairs, especially in urban and rural areas. Incredibly, the federal government provides NO support for this vital part of the country’s infrastructure. We can change this. But only with your help.
Challenge: $57.4 Billion Annual Investment Gap
Public schools are the second largest sector of America’s infrastructure, after roads and highways. Local communities and states spent an annual average of $54.1 billion a year on capital investment in public school buildings from FY09 to FY19. But that’s $57.4 billion a year less than they need. Some states help. Some don’t. And there are virtually NO federal funds for even the poorest school districts. This investment gap impacts education, health, safety, security, and the environment.
Opportunity: Federal Infrastructure Investment Will Help Close the Gap
BASIC supports the Rebuild America’s Schools Act (RASA) with $100 billion investment in K-12 infrastructure. Americans strongly support investing more in public infrastructure. A one-time federal investment of $100 billion over 10 years for locally controlled public schools will benefit children, families, and communities across America.
Benefits for Every Community and State
Better schools. Thousands of local construction jobs in every state. Broadband for rural communities. Lower maintenance and operations costs. Stronger local economies. Resilient public facilities ready to serve in time of disasters. All while retaining local control of public schools.
