SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
"As a mother of two college students who rely on financial aid, just like millions of other students across America, I know firsthand that education is the foundation of a strong resilient nation.
The President’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education is a blatant disregard for students, families, and educators. It strips opportunity from millions, and puts jobs on the line.
We anticipated actions like this, which is why the we set aside funding to defend California against such reckless moves. We are not standing back. We are fighting.
As a former special education teacher and Chair of the Select Committee on Serving Students with Disabilities, I stand ready to ensure that California’s diverse student body is protected, and I look forward to continuing the fight alongside my colleagues in the state legislature to protect every student’s right to learn, grow, and succeed."
Dawn Addis was elected to the California State Assembly in 2022 to represent the coastal 30th Assembly District, which includes San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties. She is the Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 on Health.
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