Congresswoman Lee Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education: 

“I spent a lot of time working in public schools before I ran for Congress. 

“What I witnessed was some of our most disadvantaged students getting the help they need because of funding and protections from the U.S. Department of Education. That includes the nearly 70,000 Nevada students with disabilities who rely on federal funding for additional attention from aides, teachers, and special ed programs. Or the roughly 67 percent of students in Clark County who are eligible for additional resources in terms of free and reduced lunch and other programs. 

“Our classrooms are already overcrowded because we don’t have enough educators, and with this move teachers and aides will be laid off making our classrooms even more crowded. 

“Despite the fact that only Congress can shutter the Department of Education, this move is about taking money from our most at-risk students so Trump can reward his wealthy friends with tax breaks. It’s disgusting.  

“I’ve spent my career fighting for kids and we will fight this illegal action.” 

Before coming to Congress, Congresswoman Susie Lee spent two decades leading education non-profits, working hand in hand with students, families, and educators to help kids reach their fullest potential. 

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