CAPAC Condemns Trump’s Decision to Close Department of Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today,
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Grace Meng and Education Task Force Chair Rep. Mark Takano released a joint statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to close the Department of Education via executive order:

“The Department of Education’s core mission is to ensure every child, no matter where they live or how much their parents earn, has access to a quality education and has their civil rights protected. President Trump’s decision to close this crucial agency will lock millions of families out of the American Dream and dim the futures of children across the country.


“Let us be clear-eyed about who will be affected by this disastrous decision. Kids living in poverty or in rural areas who rely on low-cost or free school lunches. Students with disabilities who need specialized education. Young adults who depend on Pell Grants to attend college or pursue a trade. Millions of Americans who are enrolled in career and technical education programs funded by federal Perkins grants.

“The Trump administration is denying the next generation the resources they need to succeed in order to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. It is a betrayal to students, parents, and educators. This is an unlawful decision and Congress must not cede its authority in the face of this order.”