Appropriations Requests

RTI Intervention Plan ($200,000). I would ban earmarks as we know them, but as long as these earmarks are available, I'm going to apply for them in an effort to pursue federal funding opportunities for my district. For non-defense projects in the current earmarking system, I work closely with local governments, civic organizations, non-profits and business development authorities to identify and prioritize projects important to local communities in Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District (and sometimes elsewhere). I only request funds for projects authorized by law for federal funding and do not do so for private parties or entities. The Response to Intervention (RTI) project is an education initiative designed to give teachers a framework to structure early intervening services for special education. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide targeted assistance to special education students to ensure they do not fall behind in school. Beneficiary: Laurens County School System, 467 Firetower Road, Dublin, GA 31021.