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La Tonya Johnson: “A lot of these children are homeless and they're looking for…”

Featuring: La Tonya Johnson, Democratic | Wisconsin Senate, District 6

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Rep. La Tonya Johnson (D) Incumbent for 17th Assembly District

Published | Video Starts at 04:29

And with that being said, they have a whole variety of issues and problems that are more than just educational. A lot of these children are homeless and they're looking for a place to stay. A lot of these children are on the verge of being evicted or they're living in homes that don't have electricity. And so these are all issues that the school system has to tackle in part of trying to educate these children. So we need to make sure that the funding flaw is corrected. (04:29–04:41)

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Asserts that many children in Milwaukee Public Schools face homelessness or inadequate living conditions.

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