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.

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

Return control of education to local communities and parents

1 member
Julia Letlow
Senate · Louisiana · Republican
“She has also been a leader in Congress on protecting parent's rights in education and returning local control to the classroom.”
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“Stop federal interference in local education decisions”
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