DeLauro Warns of Consequences for Students Under Trump's Education Plans
Rep. Rosa DeLauro warned that Trump’s education policies could result in classrooms without teachers and students being denied school lunches. Democratic lawmakers are protesting to oppose these changes.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., stated in an interview on Monday that under President Donald Trump, classrooms may not have teachers, and students could be denied lunch in schools.
During her segment on Ana Cabrera Reports on CNN, DeLauro emphasized that the proposed changes from Trump's administration and support from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency pose serious risks to students' education and welfare. "That's the word that has to get out ... Your kid may be in a classroom that doesn't have a teacher," she remarked.
Trump, during his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, advocated for the elimination of the Department of Education. He has reportedly asked Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla Inc, to assess the efficiency of this department, with an executive order anticipated to follow.
On the same day, Democratic lawmakers staged a protest at the Department of Education expressing their concerns over transparency within the Trump administration, but they were denied entry by security officials.
DeLauro reiterated the potential loss of school lunches for students under these proposed changes, citing the public's outrage when discussing the implications of such educational policies. "When you think about the repercussions to American families, you're looking at denying people school lunches," she said.
Furthermore, she highlighted the negative impact on special needs students and assured that Congress would resist the administration's efforts. "The Congress will not let this succeed," DeLauro asserted. "And while we do not have standing to sue, we are working with organizations that are bringing suit."
