Oklahoma lawmakers support eliminating this problem education administration, After President-elect Donald Trump promised to get rid of the ministry during the election campaign.
“I personally think we should have more education at the state level rather than in Washington, D.C.,” said Republican Policy Committee Chairman-elect and Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hearn. “This has been a thing going back to Ronald Reagan, so where Republicans are is no mystery. Let our parents, teachers and administrators do their jobs.”
“Maybe it's one size fits all that's limiting us,” said Rep. Josh Brechin, Republican of Oklahoma. “You don't have innovation and creativity when you have one model.”
FILE – President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House Republican Caucus, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (Alison Robert/Pool via AP, File) (Alison Robert/Pool via AP, File)
He added that countries should Complete control over education.
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters in November Supported Abolish federal administration and send a memorandum to schools in the state to prepare for that eventuality.
“The federal government has hijacked our education system, using taxpayer dollars to impose harmful policies and control what is taught in our schools,” the memo said.
After Trump indicated his support for abolishing the department during the election campaign, the idea gained momentum. He said he would prioritize closing the Ministry of Education In Washington, DCAnd send all the teaching and education work you need to the United States.”
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, whom Trump appointed to lead a team to make the federal government more efficient, They gave their consent On the proposal to cancel the section.
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters supports President-elect Donald Trump's idea to eliminate the Department of Education. (AP Photo/Sue Ogroki)
He added that countries should Complete control over education.
While Oklahoma Republicans support dissolving the Department of Education, one GOP lawmaker wants to ensure federal dollars continue to go to state and local schools.
“My problem is, if you're able to do it, how do you enforce it,” Rep. Frank Lucas said. “The state of Oklahoma is a major funder of public schools. Local property taxes are an important component, but federal dollars are really important as well.”
He continued, “Reading programs, special needs programs, those types of issues, how do you make sure those resources are still available to local school districts?”
Elon Musk, co-chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrives on Capitol Hill on December 5, 2024 in Washington, D.C.; Vivek Ramaswamy, Chairman and Co-Founder of Strive Asset Management, arrives to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Left: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Right: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Rep. Tom Cole, Republican of Oklahoma The Oklahoman said He supports abolishing the ED, but some federal funding is needed – especially federal aid.
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“If you're going Get rid of the Ministry of Education“I don't support getting rid of Impact Aid because that represents tens of millions of dollars for Oklahoma schools that educate these kids that wouldn't be here otherwise,” he said. “I agree with the president on the education bureaucracy — it's bloated and, frankly, it's the wrong thing to do on many policies.” Which he follows…but frankly, I don't see where she gets the 60 votes in the Senate from.”
