United States Department of Education: proposed closure.
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Education
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This resolution urges California’s congressional representatives to oppose any efforts to close or significantly weaken the United States Department of Education. It also calls on the President of the United States to preserve and strengthen the department’s mission to support all students through federal programs and initiatives. The resolution highlights the importance of the Department of Education in ensuring equitable access to education and protecting the rights of students, particularly those from underserved communities.
Key provisions
- Urges California’s Members of Congress to reject proposals to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
- Calls on the President to preserve and strengthen the Department of Education.
- Recognizes the Department’s role in funding public schools, student financial aid, and civil rights enforcement.
- Highlights the importance of federal programs like Title I grants and Pell Grants.
- Addresses President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14242 seeking to close the Department.
- Emphasizes the Department’s role in promoting educational equity and opportunity.
Who is affected
- Students in California public schools
- Students receiving federal financial aid
- California’s congressional representatives
- The President of the United States
- The United States Department of Education
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