CMS leaders urge US Representatives to halt cuts threatening critical student services

Students in underserved communities are no stranger to challenges, but Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders say those challenges don't define their futures. As the Trump administration continues to push for budget cuts, CMS leaders like Stephanie Sneed are asking U.S. representatives to pump the brakes. They said without proper funding, academic and health challenges will continue to grow, and are urging U.S. representatives to protect what they're calling critical benefits."The students that'll be impacted the most are the students that need the most," Sneed said.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/cms-leaders-are-asking-wheres-money-president-trump-pushes-slash-government-funding-funding-cuts-challenges-budget-cuts-disabilities/275-7c03aa59-bc05-46c8-a1d6-a7fca0311609WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.