Washington, DC- Congressman Tom Rice (R-SC) recently cosponsored the Reopen Schools Act and joined 65 of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to follow the science and reopen schools. 

In December, Congress sent states $54 billion for K-12 schools to reopen safely. The Reopen Schools Act would ensure this money is used for its intended purpose, so that students can get back to the classroom quickly. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is little evidence to show in person class contributes to the spread of Covid-19. Unfortunately, only one-third of K-12 schools currently have an in person learning option. 

“It’s time to put American families ahead of political interests. During President Biden’s campaign, he promised to follow the science. Well, the science says it is time to open schools. Preventing students from going to school is exacerbating behavioral and mental health issues. Reopening schools is the crux of reopening our economy,” said Congressman Rice. 

You can read the letter sent to the Biden Administration here.