“Our armed forces put everything on the line for our safety and our freedom, and their families often join them in that sacrifice,” Steele said. “We should do everything we can to show these families that they aren’t forgotten when their loved one makes the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”

“It’s about putting decisions in the hands of those who know their students best,” Steele, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, said. “By funding and empowering our school districts, they will be able to address unique challenges and better educate our children.”