U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, released the following statement on Thursday:
“It wasn’t enough for this administration to go after our seniors, our health care, and our veterans. Now, Trump and Musk want to steal from America’s most vulnerable children to fund their tax cuts for the wealthy.
“Let’s be clear. The Department of Education DOES NOT control what our students learn. It DOES provide resources and support to help poor and disabled students get the education they deserve, and it serves as a watchdog to protect our students from discrimination in schools.
“One-third of Alabama’s public schools rely on Title I funding from the Department of Education. Without it, teachers will be laid off, class sizes will grow, and students will see fewer opportunities to get ahead.
“I am a proud daughter of two public school educators. I have seen what’s possible when students are given the resources and opportunities to reach their God-given potential. Trump’s illegal executive order will only widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots. House Democrats will be legislating, litigating, and mobilizing to stop it.”
