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Resolution to dismantle U.S. Department of Education debated; federal official defends agency role
Summary
Supporters of Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 urged Ohio to prepare to assume devolved federal education functions; the U.S. Department of Education's intergovernmental director said federal roles in funding and program administration remain important and highlighted recent interagency transfers and student‑loan portfolio figures.
Supporters of Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 told the committee Ohio should plan now to assume control of federal education programs if Congress dissolves or substantially restructures the U.S. Department of Education. James Paul of the America First Policy Institute urged the committee to pass SCR 16 so the legislature can inventory federal programs, identify statutory changes and waivers, and prepare legislation.
Paul argued the…
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