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

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4 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Protect and restore the Department of Education

4 members
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“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.”
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Juliana Stratton
Senate · Illinois · Democrat
“Restoring the Department of Education”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“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.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“Restore Department of Education funding.”
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Keep federal protection of students' civil rights and special education

2 members
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“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.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Support special education students: Protect federal oversight that ensures special education students receive the funding and support they need to be successful.”
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