1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

I appreciate the work you are doing to support public education by welcoming students to the Capitol and engaging them in the legislative process. However, I am concerned about the defunding and undermining of public schools at the federal level under the Trump administration. Policies like increasing funding for private school vouchers and charter schools divert crucial resources away from public education. I urge you to be a strong voice defending public schools and fighting for increased investment to give all students access to a high-quality education. Our public school system is the backbone of our communities and deserves robust support, not further erosion of its funding base. Please prioritize legislation that strengthens and protects public education in our state.