Rhode Island education leaders are concerned about proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, with President Donald Trump indicating plans to dismantle the department. Last week, Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funding for schools that mandate a COVID-19 vaccine, and another order to potentially dismantle the Department of Education is expected by the end of the month. Teachers nationwide are rallying against these moves, predicting disastrous consequences. Data reveals that 26 million students from low-income backgrounds rely on federal funding for crucial services like school meals. Rhode Island itself receives $63 million in federal funds annually, equivalent to over 1,000 teacher jobs. Local congressional representatives are anticipated to attend a press conference on the issue, emphasizing the importance of maintaining federal education funding for the state’s students and educators.
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