Federal role in education
How far Washington's role should reach in schools that states and local districts run, including whether the U.S. Department of Education keeps running.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans5 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Protect and restore the Department of Education
4 members
“Rather than gutting the Department of Education, I will support public schools, protect the civil rights of children, respect and invest in our educators and staff, and fight to guarantee high-quality public education for all.”View on their website ↗
“Restoring the Department of Education”View on their website ↗
“As I see those same billionaires now partnering with DC Republicans to take their voucher scam nationwide and gut the U.S. Department of Education, I’m ready to take my fight to Washington and not only save our public schools — but make them the envy of the world so that every Texas child has a chance at success.”View on their website ↗
“Restore Department of Education funding.”View on their website ↗
Keep federal protection of students' civil rights and special education
2 members“Rather than gutting the Department of Education, I will support public schools, protect the civil rights of children, respect and invest in our educators and staff, and fight to guarantee high-quality public education for all.”View on their website ↗
“Support special education students: Protect federal oversight that ensures special education students receive the funding and support they need to be successful.”View on their website ↗
Return control of education to local communities and parents
1 member
“She has also been a leader in Congress on protecting parent's rights in education and returning local control to the classroom.”View on their website ↗
“Stop federal interference in local education decisions”View on their website ↗
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