1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I'm writing to express my concern regarding the proposed elimination of the Department of Education by President Trump. The Department of Education provides essential services and support to our schools and students, and its elimination could have significant negative impacts. Since the start of his second presidency, President Trump has taken actions that I believe undermine our education system. These actions include efforts to ban "critical race theory" from schools, changes to the Biden administration's Title IX rules on gender identity and sexual orientation, and an executive order aimed at expanding voucher programs for private schools. I worry that these actions may make our school systems more dangerous and financially strained. Eliminating the Department of Education could hurt many Americans, particularly those in states that rely on federal funding for public schools. This move might not be in the best interest of taxpayers who expect their contributions to be used for community improvement. I urge you to consider the potential consequences of this proposal and to support measures that ensure our schools remain safe, inclusive, and well-funded. Thank you for your attention to this matter.