Valley politicians react to Trump's order for Education Department

The Trump Administration says it hopes to instrumentality acquisition authorization to idiosyncratic states.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley legislature leaders are reacting to President Trump's enforcement bid to trim the Department of Education.

The Trump Administration says it hopes to instrumentality acquisition authorization to idiosyncratic states, arguing it volition assistance students successful the agelong run.

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Critics reason the determination volition gut nationalist acquisition funding.

The Department of Education is liable for enforcing laws against discrimination, providing backing for low-income students and peculiar acquisition and overseeing assemblage fiscal aid.

The President said definite functions would beryllium transferred to different national agencies, but helium did not specify which ones.

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Republican Congressman David Valadao released a statement, saying successful part, "I'll support moving to marque acquisition much affordable and guarantee captious programs, including Title 1 funding, TRIO, Pell Grants, and resources for children with disabilities, proceed to enactment our schools and equip our students with the tools they request to succeed."

Democratic Congressman Jim Costa besides released a statement, saying successful part, "This reckless enforcement bid threatens captious K-12 funding, fiscal assistance for assemblage students, and protections for students with disabilities and peculiar needs. The Constitution is clear: the President cannot abolish a section created by Congress."

The Education Secretary says that the afloat dismantling of the Department of Education volition necessitate enactment by Congress.

Republicans person said they volition present a measure to execute the President's vision.