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Minnesota legislators warn dismantling U.S. Department of Education would put billions and students at risk
Summary
Minnesota senators at an education finance press conference said proposed federal actions, including executive orders and data access changes, could freeze reimbursements and cut about 10% of school funding, jeopardizing meals, special education and staffing.
At a press conference after an Education Finance Committee hearing, Minnesota lawmakers warned that recent federal actions and proposed executive orders could effectively dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and jeopardize billions in education funding that Minnesota schools rely on.
Senators who spoke said the federal funding mechanism for much of K‑12 education is reimbursement-based, meaning districts already have spent money and rely on federal payments. "They'll be left holding the bag if the federal government doesn't fulfill those commitments," said Senator (Education Finance Committee member), summarizing testimony from the day's committee hearing.
Why it matters: Legislators said federal funds support roughly 870,000 students statewide — across more than 2,000 schools and about 325 school districts — and that an…
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