Trump’s Attack on the U.S. Department of Education
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March 21, 2025
1. Trumps Actions: Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
- In 2024, Mississippi was estimated to receive $1.6 million in federal education funds. These funds supported essential programs across the state like Title I, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Head Start. (Mississippi Department of Education)
- Although Trump has paused his plan to eliminate the Department of Education, 2024 data shows that more than 32,000 public high school students and college students will be impacted in the Second Congressional District (Source: Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learnings, Mississippi Department of Education)
2. Impact on MS-02: Disruptions to Mississippi’s Education and Workforce System
- K-12 schools that receive Title I funding will lose critical financial support and could be forced to close or consolidate.
- K-12 schools will have a heavy financial burden forcing them to fund teachers’ training, classroom supplies, technology, salaries, summer meal programs, and after school programs on their own.
- Students with special needs will lose access to education services, while creating challenges for schools to help disadvantaged students achieve proficient levels in education.
- Students with special needs will lose access to essential education services, while making it harder for schools to also support disadvantaged students in reaching grade-level proficiency.
- Public colleges and universities will not receive enough funding to support students who qualify for federal financial aid.
- Students interested in studying food and agricultural sciences at Alcorn State University will not have federal funds to support their financial need.
3. Redirecting Services for Affected Constituents
- Constituents and schools affected by Trumps actions are encouraged to contact the Republican federal representatives for the House of Representatives and Senate by clicking on this link to Find Your Rep by Zip.
- If you need further assistance, call my Bolton office at (601) 866-9003.