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District staff warn of possible federal cuts, outline legislative and lobbying strategy
Summary
District staff told the policy committee that pending federal executive orders and a congressional budget resolution could reduce federal funding by roughly 25%, putting Title I, Title II, Title III, Medicaid reimbursements and school meal funding at risk. Staff and board discussed contingency planning, lobbying and potential legal responses.
District staff briefed the Detroit Public Schools Community District policy committee on potential federal funding cuts and recommended actions for the district’s legislative agenda and lobbying strategy.
Dr. Beatty told board members that two themes in recent executive orders — those concerning race (changes around diversity, equity and inclusion) and gender (policies affecting LGBTQ students in areas such as sports, facilities and curriculum) — pose the greatest potential threat to district policies if Congress ties those executive orders to funding. “The greatest threat is tying themes from the executive order to funding,” Dr. Beatty said.
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