- United States
- Calif.
- Letter
I'm a constituent and special education professional deeply concerned about potential cuts to the Department of Education.
Here's why this is critical:
Federal funding ensures compliance with special education laws (IDEA, Section 504).
The Department of Education provides resources and guidance for:
* Teacher training
* Research-based interventions
* Equitable access to education
The Department of Education supports rural school districts through:
* Title I funding for low-income students
* Grants like SRSA and RLIS
* Technical assistance and resources
* Expanding broadband access
Eliminating or reducing funding would severely impact students with disabilities, families, rural schools, and the public education system.
I urge you to strongly oppose any measures that would weaken or eliminate the Department of Education.