1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The Trump administration's proposed cuts to education and healthcare programs pose a severe threat to millions of students and families across America. Slashing funding for vital services would devastate vulnerable communities and rob children of the support they need to thrive. Dismantling the Department of Education and implementing a block grant system would strip 26 million students living in poverty of critical assistance. It would eliminate special education for 7.5 million students with disabilities, career and technical education for 12 million students, jeopardizing their future job prospects. Medicaid cuts could end healthcare coverage for 10.3 million people, while gutting student loans makes college unaffordable for 10 million working-class families. These draconian measures disproportionately harm underserved communities, students with disabilities, and low-income families, widening existing disparities. Investing in quality public education and healthcare is crucial for ensuring every child has an equal opportunity to succeed. We cannot allow a misguided agenda to undermine the fundamental right to access these essential services. Therefore, I urge you to reject cuts to federal education and healthcare funding. Instead of decimating programs that uplift America's youth, we should expand support and resources to empower the next generation. Our children's futures depend on leaders prioritizing their well-being over political ideology. Protect our kids by safeguarding public education and healthcare.