School and business leaders from across North Texas came together Monday to sound the alarm about the need for increased education funding.
"Mayday is used by pilots and sailors to sound an alarm and request immediate rescue, let me make it official. Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. Texas public schools are in need of immediate rescue, we're declaring an emergency," said Stephanie Elizalde, superintendent of the Dallas ISD.
They're looking at the $34 million in excess funds lawmakers are sitting on as they struggle to pay bills. Even business leaders are saying schools need the money.
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