FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2025
Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov
Congresswoman Barragán’s Statement on Trump’s Executive Order Today to Dismantle the Department of Education
Washington — Congresswoman Nanette Barragán released the following statement today, in response to President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education (ED).
“Donald Trump’s reckless decision to dismantle the Department of Education is an attack on America’s students. Across the country, students from kindergarten to the twelfth grade are already suffering from overcrowded classrooms, dwindling resources, and a lack of specialized support. With this executive order, Trump and his Republican allies are further gutting critical federal resources —harming students with disabilities, veterans, and students who come from lower-income and underserved communities the most.
“Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans are ready to destroy our public education system for the purpose of slipping a few extra dollars in the pockets of their billionaire donors. They will strip away essential programs and resources, like Pell grants, Title I funding, and anti-discrimination protections, that are critical to student success.
“While they’ve chosen tax breaks for the rich over educational opportunity for our children, House Democrats will fight this illegal action to protect our students’ right to a high-quality public education.”
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