CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education issued a response to President Trump’s executive order (EO) to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).
The statement issued on Saturday states the board’s concerns that the executive order will have a devastating impact on funding to public schools.
“Although the federal administration has stated educational funding will continue, the EO is silent on the level of federal funds school districts will receive or how those funds will be distributed to ensure uninterrupted funding to local school districts,” the statement reads.
There are approximately 49.5 million students in the U.S., 1.5 million of which are in North Carolina. Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools house more than 142,000 students.
The board stresses that any potential delays or reductions in funding will majorly impact education and required services for students.
NC Superintendent Maurice Green released a statement on March 20, regarding Trump’s executive order which reads in part, “Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education raises significant concerns for our state’ schools, as federal funding represents nearly 11% of our education budget and supports over 14,00 public school positions.” He adds the these funds are critical for all students, especially those with disabilities and from low-income families.
“The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education remains committed to our students’ educational well-being. Although we recognize that only Congress can dismantle the DOE, we must speak up about the detrimental impacts that we may face,” the statement reads.
The board encourages Congress to act immediately to ensure access to the much-needed funding.
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