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Trump administration's education funding cuts and Department of Education restructuring
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Speaker Adrienne E. Adams addresses the Trump administration's decision to cut $1.1 billion in funding for food banks and free school lunches, as well as plans to dismantle the federal Department of Education. The Speaker emphasizes the importance of education for society and families.
- The administration fired half of the Department of Education's employees
- Federal Education Department provides less than 10% of public school funding but plays a major role in supporting students from working-class families
- The cuts are described as having severe implications for working families
Adrienne E. Adams
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Now I'd like to address the Trump administration's decision to cut $1,100,000,000 in funding for food banks and free school lunches, as well as his plans to dismantle the federal Department of Education starting with yesterday's firing of half of its employees.
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Families across this city and country rely on our nation's schools for their children's development.
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The key to a healthy and safe society is an accessible and strong education system.
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The severe implications of the Trump administration's plans are disastrous for working families just like the many chaotic actions being advanced by him.
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While the Federal Education Department provides less than 10% of the nation's public school funding, its major role is supporting students from working class families including students with disabilities.
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New York City schools like those across the country are largely funded by city and state taxes, but federal funds supporting critical programming for low income students with disabilities and financial aid for working class students to attend college.