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Trumps Dismantling Of Department Of Education Puts In Jeopardy Critical Funding For Schools, Will Lead To Worse Outcomes For Students
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has joined her colleagues in Congress in filing an amicus brief in a lawsuit urging a federal court to stop Donald Trump from shutting down the U.S. Department of Education. The lawsuit argues that the President does not have the power to eliminate a government agency that Congress created, and that only Congress can make such a decision. The effort comes in response to actions by the Trump Administration to fire staff, cancel programs, and move key education functions to other parts of the government.
Donald Trumps attempt to dismantle the Department of Education is not only unconstitutional--its a direct attack on students and teachers in Nevada who depend on its programs and funding to support our schools, said Senator Rosen. Im proud to join this legal effort to fight back against Trumps actions and ensure the federal government fulfills its responsibility to support public education, teachers, and students.
Senator Rosen has consistently fought to protect and strengthen public education. In March, she spoke out forcefully against President Trumps , calling it an illegal, irresponsible attack on students and families and warning of its harmful impact on Nevada schools. In April, she also condemned the Trump Administrations , calling the cuts outrageous and cruel and pledging to defend early childhood education programs that help Nevada families thrive. In addition, Senator Rosen helped introduce legislation to fully fund the , ensuring students with disabilities receive the support and resources they are legally entitled to in the classroom.
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