Resolution Calling for Support for Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Whereas,

Our children are cherished members of our community, as they represent the hopes and aspirations of
future generations. Ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education is essential to preparing
them for responsible citizenship and leadership. Recent and proposed federal actions — including
sweeping budget cuts to education and workforce reductions impacting local economies — threaten to
leave Virginia schools with a $2.4 billion funding gap and force our regional school districts to adapt
under increased strain;

Therefore, be it resolved, the Fredericksburg Democratic Committee:

1. Urgently calls on federal and state legislators to support full funding for public education, including to oppose any cuts or block grants that jeopardize equitable access to education for vulnerable students.
2. Expects immediate action from Virginia’s Congressional delegation to reverse inefficient federal workforce reductions and contract cancellations that harm local economies.
3. Advocates for state-level solutions, including modernizing Virginia’s K-12 funding formula to account for post-pandemic enrollment shifts and inflation, allocating surplus state revenues to close the $2.4 billion federal funding gap, and expanding mental health resources by hiring additional counselors and social workers.
4. Supports strengthening school security by supporting federal, state, and local candidates who will enact gun safety legislation and regulations; opposing efforts to weaken firearm regulations; and integrating funding for trauma-informed safety programs into school safety plans.

Be it further resolved that this Committee supports governmental policies that prioritize the well-being of
all children, and pledges to mobilize voters, educators, and families to elect leaders who will defend
public education as a cornerstone of democracy.

Adopted by the Fredericksburg Democratic Committee August 13, 2025