The Biden Administration’s Curtails ESEA Funding for Hunting and Archery Programs

The United States Congress in 1965 passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to make sure every child has access to a quality education. ESEA, since its passage has evolved to address the diverse needs of students and schools across the country. Recently, an outstanding part of ESEA’s needed programs has been defunded raising concerns among proponents of outdoor education. Under the watchful eye of the Biden Administration anything resembling self-defense including federal funding allocated for schools with hunting and archery programs under ESEA. This absurdity must stop and the ESEA funding should be returned to the budgets of schools who have archery and hunting classes. The benefit of these two courses have been supported by teachers, psychologists and parents across the board, the White House indiscriminately cut a program instituted by Congress in 1965,

Hunting and archery programs have been part of the education-system in many American school districts. These programs give students an opportunity to connect with nature, use life skills, and develop a sense of responsibility. Misconceptions, that are being tossed about by the White House and others that these classes are promoting violence or glorifying weapons are wrong! Archery ,hunting and gun safety classes emphasize safety, discipline, and environmental stewardship. These programs are needed now more than ever in our country where firearms are prevalent. Learning about archery, hunting and the use of firearms is essential to reducing accidents and ensuring that children grow up with a deep understanding of the responsibilities that comes with gun ownership.

The Biden Administration is obstructing the flow of ESEA funds to schools that offer these programs. Some argue that this is a result of a broader anti-gun sentiment, which fails to distinguish between responsible gun ownership and promoting violence. However, such an approach is overly simplistic and does a disservice to students and their communities.

By denying funding to schools with hunting and archery programs, the Biden Administration brands these activities and those who participate in them. This branding is not only unfair but also perpetuates misconceptions about the role of these programs in education.

Hunting and archery programs have been part of the underbelly of America’s education system for decades, providing valuable lessons and opportunities for students. The Biden Administration’s apparent resistance to allocate ESEA funds for these programs is misguided and detrimental. It is essential to recognize the educational value of hunting and archery programs, their contribution to student development, and their role in promoting safety and responsibility. By reversing the decision not to fund the Archery and Hunting as part of ESEA, the administration would ensure a more equitable and well-rounded education for all students, consistent with the principles of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 

If the Biden White House refuses to reestablish funding for Archery, hunting, and use of firearms training under ESEA of 1965 it brings us closer to their underlying goal of tearing down our Second  Amendment rights piece by piece. To paraphrase Pink Floyd, “All in all it’s just another brick pulled out of the wall.

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of American Liberty News.

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James Fotis

James J. Fotis has a long career of experience as an informed, decisive leader and an analytical, proactive problem solver. He served more than twenty-three years as the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA); an association of law enforcement officers, crime victims and concerned citizens. During his tenure, LEAA became a serious influence in the law enforcement community, on Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch of government.

8 Comments
    vladimir

    Piece of schitt, globalist puppet, god worshiping, chester biden continues to obey all globalist orders or they won’t reappoint him .

      Jack

      Between my spouse and myself, we were on the Archery and Rifle teams in High School. These were great experiences that the Biden administration is now depriving students of. In an indication of how much things have changed, members of the Rifle Team would carry their rifles on the school bus each day and leave them with the Rifle Instructor/Shop Teacher who stored them until after school when the Rifle Teams would meet. And no one thought anything of it.

    Cindy Dandrea

    These corrupt liberals & this administration will do everything & anything to destroy America & our Constitution especially gun- control , Our God given 2nd Amendment right all for the almighty power, control, & dumbing down our society & our youth especially—–we can not and “WILL NOT” let them take away our rights——-there are more guns out there than government so walk softly & conceal carry AMERICA !!!!

    Viet Vet

    The stealing of a presidential election by anti-Americans has dire consequences!!! Obama’s mission when he left the Columbia University sister college in the Soviet Union was to destroy the United States. Eventually this will lead to a war, so they are going all out to try to disarm the American citizenry. Simple as that.

      Orwell

      Unless the citizenry kills them first. You don’t win by defense alone.

    Paul

    Precisely why the Dem’s are going DOWN in 2024! Americans are on to their nefarious ways, and are not going to let it happen!!!

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