1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

The proposed bill H.R. 899 to terminate the Department of Education by the end of 2026 is deeply concerning. Eliminating the federal education agency would have far-reaching negative consequences for students, teachers, and educational quality across the nation. The Department plays a crucial role in enforcing civil rights laws, providing funding for disadvantaged students and schools, setting academic standards, collecting vital data, and supporting educational research and innovation. Its elimination would disrupt essential services, exacerbate inequalities, and leave a void in national leadership on education policy. I urge you to reject this misguided legislation that threatens to undermine the American education system and compromise the future of millions of students. We must strengthen, not abolish, our commitment to providing every child with access to a quality education.