March 20, 2025, Boston, MA – The National Parents Union forcefully condemns the Trump Administration’s reckless and unconstitutional power grab to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education – a decision that can only be made by Congress. This dangerous move is an assault on our children’s fundamental right to a high-quality public education and will have devastating consequences for generations to come. The National Parents Union stands with the 37 Senators, led by Senator Sanders who are concerned that the Department of Education will be unable to fulfill critical functions required of them by law.
Let’s be clear: Before federal oversight, millions of children—particularly those with disabilities and those from our most vulnerable communities—were denied the opportunities they deserved. The Department of Education was created to ensure that every child, regardless of background or zip code, has access to a public education that prepares them for their future. Eliminating it would roll back decades of progress, leaving countless children behind in an education system that has historically failed the most marginalized.
This is not about cutting bureaucracy—it’s about gutting the protections that safeguard our children’s education. Without federal oversight, states will have free rein to lower standards, siphon funds from public schools, and dismantle hard-won civil rights protections. The result? A generation of students left unprepared for college, careers, and life. A nation that fails to educate its children cannot compete in the global economy, and the consequences of this reckless decision will reverberate for decades.
Let’s call this what it is: An assault on our kids’ future and playing chicken with a constitutional crisis with the willful disregard of Congressional authority. This isn’t fixing education. It’s making sure millions of children never get a fair shot. And we’re not about to let that happen without a fight.
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