Rep. Wilson Issues Statement on Federal Tax to Purchase Guns for Teachers
August 23, 2018
August 23, 2018
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following statement in response to news reports that the Department of Education is considering allowing states to use federal tax dollars to purchase guns for teachers:
"I was astounded to learn today that the U.S. Department of Education is allegedly considering using federal tax dollars to arm public school teachers by diverting funding from the Every Student Succeeds Act earmarked for mental health treatmen . . .
"I was astounded to learn today that the U.S. Department of Education is allegedly considering using federal tax dollars to arm public school teachers by diverting funding from the Every Student Succeeds Act earmarked for mental health treatmen . . .