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David Schuler, executive director of AASA, 萝莉网, released the following statement today regarding the USED Reorganization Announcement.

" raises important questions about how this change will affect school districts and the consistency of federal support for students. AASA鈥檚 top priority is that every child, in every community, maintains access to a high quality public education.

"While we share the goal of improving efficiency and effectiveness in federal education programs, it is difficult to see how transferring cornerstone programs, such as Title I and the Rural Education Achievement Program, out of the Department will result in streamlined operations especially for the nation鈥檚 small, rural, and low-capacity districts. Many districts already operate with limited administrative capacity, and adapting to new oversight structures, reporting protocols, and guidance could require resources that are better directed toward students.

"We are also concerned that, absent a substantial infusion of new federal funding, state education agencies (SEAs) will not have the capacity to execute the expanded responsibilities this reorganization places on them. SEAs are already stretched thin as they work to provide technical assistance, program monitoring, and support to districts. Under the proposed structure, those responsibilities expand across multiple new federal entities, increasing the risk that critical program activities鈥攁nd the funding that drives them鈥攃ould become fragmented or fall through the cracks.

"A centralized federal agency plays a vital role in providing continuity across all states. It helps ensure that every child, in every community, benefits from fair access to federal programs and protections.

"We urge the Administration to plan this reorganization carefully, engaging closely with state and local education leaders. It鈥檚 critical to minimize disruption, preserve clarity in program delivery, and maintain the reliable support districts need to serve their students effectively.

"萝莉网will continue to monitor developments closely and advocate for strong federal commitment to our nation鈥檚 public schools and the more than 50 million children they serve."

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