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Established by National Write Your Congressman in 1992, the Student Governmental Affairs Program is a national nonprofit organization headquartered near Dallas, Texas. SGAP brings U.S. government and civics to life through a monthly newsletter that educates K-12 students about current legislation in Congress, presents pro/con perspectives from both sides of the aisle, and asks them to vote on the issues. SGAP supplements classroom instruction with nonpartisan educational materials that teach responsible citizenship through active participation. SGAP’s civics educational program is received by students in all 50 states and D.C., with about four million students having participated since its inception.
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SGAP Newsletter for March 2024 (Social Media Safety + Daylight Saving Time)
Senate Passes National Security Package, but Prospects Look ‘Iffy’ in House
ON FEB. 13, senators passed a national security package to provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The foreign-aid measure includes $95.3 billion in funding, down from the original $118.3 billion which included funds and policy provisions to secure the southern border. The so-called “Plan B” bill was supported by the White House.
Many Republicans opposed the motion, saying they wanted border measures added back into the bill.
“We should lock in an effort to make the border better,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). “I think this is a really bad idea. You’re actually losing votes for Ukraine here. Some people believe that the border hasn’t been adequately addressed. I agree.”
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Ideas for Teachers for February 2024
Issue 1: Whole Milk
- Regulations limiting milk options for schools surfaced under the Obama administration, when former First Lady Michelle Obama championed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. Are programs like these examples of government overreach? Why or why not?
- If you had the option to buy whole or 2% milk (flavored or unflavored) for your school lunches, would you drink milk more? If so, what advantages and/or disadvantages would that bring?
- What weight should be given to the opinions of nutrition experts, parents, and even children when determining what food is served in schools?
- By limiting children’s lunch options to only fat-free or low-fat milk, is the government actually discouraging kids from drinking milk?
- If the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act” is passed by Congress, can you think of any negative consequences that might occur? Would the potential negative consequences outweigh the benefits?
SGAP Newsletter for February 2024 (Whole Milk + FISA Surveillance)
House Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Biden for Border Crisis During Texas Visit
ON JAN. 3, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) traveled with 60 other House Republicans to Eagle Pass, Texas, to assess the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. At the same time, Republican and Democratic senators attempted to negotiate a border agreement as part of a funding package for aid to Ukraine and Israel, and border security.
“If President Biden wants a supplemental spending bill focused on national security, it better begin by defending America’s national security,” Johnson said. “It begins right here on our southern border.”
Border Crisis Stats
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, encounters at the Southwest border in FY2023 increased over 40% since FY2021, 4% compared to FY2022, and more than 100% compared to FY2019, making last fiscal year the highest on record.