ACT NOW: Send a message to Governor Deval Patrick and your state legislators thanking them for prioritizing young children and their early education in the FY09 state budget.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

Thank you for prioritizing Massachusetts' young children and families during this challenging fiscal period by including the following investments in the Fiscal Year 2009 state budget:

3000-5075 Massachusetts Universal Pre-Kindergarten Grant Program (UPK) - $12.14 million

3000-6050 Professional Development - $4.56 million

7070-0065 Early Educators Scholarship Program - $4 million

3000-6000 Quality Supports - $1.74 million

3000-5000 Head Start - $10 million

3000-2000 Access Management - $25.41 million

1599-0042 Rate Reserve - $5 million

7030-1002 Kindergarten Expansion Grants - $33.8 million

I am grateful for your leadership and commitment to crafting a state budget that invests in children and their high-quality early education, helping to prepare Massachusetts' youngest generation for success in school and in life.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
July 14, 2008