Expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

This resolution is a statement of support for public K–12 schools. It says the federal government should keep investing in public education and that money for public schools should not be moved to private K–12 schools, such as through vouchers . It also says the Department of Education is important and should not be weakened, moved, or shut down. The resolution condemns any actions that would cut federal school funding, block federal education grants, or push more costs onto states and local communities . The overall message is to back public schools and protect federal support for them .

• Who it’s about: students, families, teachers, and public school communities.
• What it does: expresses support and sets a clear stance against defunding public schools or dismantling the Department of Education; it does not change existing law or programs .
• Why it matters: it urges leaders to keep federal funds and the Department of Education in place to help public schools across the country .