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This resolution strongly affirms support for public K-12 schools in the United States and the Department of Education, emphasizing the critical role of federal investment in education. The resolution highlights that 90 percent of students attend public schools, and the Department of Education serves approximately 100,000 public schools educating over 49 million students. It details the department's extensive responsibilities, including administering grants for students with disabilities, supporting English language learners, providing civil rights protections, and offering supplementary funding to schools serving low-income populations. The resolution explicitly condemns any potential actions that would defund public education, dismantle or relocate the Department of Education, or transfer education funding burdens to state and local governments. Furthermore, it argues that federal investment is crucial for maintaining educational equity, supporting students from diverse backgrounds, and ensuring the United States remains competitive in the global economy. The resolution emphasizes that without federal support, schools would face drastic funding cuts that would disproportionately harm students from rural areas, low-income families, students of color, and students with disabilities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/133/all-info