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

The Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education are deeply concerning and pose serious risks to students, educators, and the overall education system. The Department plays a critical role in distributing funding for key programs like federal student aid, supporting students with disabilities, and enforcing civil rights laws. Cutting the workforce by nearly 50% and transitioning responsibilities to other agencies undermines the Department's ability to fulfill its statutory obligations effectively. These actions will likely result in delayed funding, reduced services for students, and diminished oversight of issues like discrimination and student loan abuses. The litigation brought by states and advocacy groups rightly challenges the Administration's overreach of authority in weakening a Congressionally-established agency tasked with vital education functions. Education is a fundamental right and public good that drives economic mobility and societal progress. Dismantling the Department of Education jeopardizes this cornerstone of American society. I urge you to take immediate action to protect the Department, safeguard its essential programs and services, and ensure its workforce has the resources needed to uphold its mission of supporting students and promoting educational opportunity nationwide.