1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

I’m writing as someone who cares deeply about public education and cannot believe the administration does not understand how vital public education is to your constituents.. The Department of Education has ILLEGALLY frozen more than $6 billion in federal K-12 education funds. Without this essential and already approved funding, districts cannot hire educators and support staff; special education and mental health services are in danger of being disrupted, and rural and low-income schools will be left without basic resources. Congress NEEDS to assert their constitutional authority and demand the immediate release of all frozen federal education funds. It is a fact that underfunding public education hurts everyone. It’s cruel, shortsighted, and irresponsible. If we want a successful economy, a thriving populace, and to be competitive on the world stage we must continue to support our schools. PLEASE work to get these funds released immediately! Thank you for fighting the good fight!