# Plain Language Summary: Support for Public K-12 Schools Resolution

This resolution is Congress expressing its support for public schools across the country and opposing any efforts to cut their funding or eliminate the Department of Education. It's essentially a statement of values rather than a law that changes anything immediately—think of it as Congress going on record saying "we believe public education matters and shouldn't be dismantled."

The resolution specifically condemns actions that would defund public schools or weaken the Department of Education, which is the federal agency that oversees education policy and distributes federal education funding to states and districts. By passing this resolution, members of Congress are signaling their opposition to proposals that would reduce money going to schools or reduce the department's role in managing education programs.

For most people, this resolution doesn't directly change what happens in your local schools tomorrow. However, it matters politically because it represents where Congress stands on education funding. If this resolution passes with strong support, it could influence future budget decisions and make it harder for lawmakers to propose major cuts to education spending. Conversely, if it fails or passes narrowly, it might signal that education funding could be vulnerable in upcoming budget negotiations. Parents, teachers, and students who care about adequate school funding would likely view passage of this resolution as a positive sign that their representatives support protecting education budgets.

A resolution 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.

Schiff, Adam B.

<p>This resolution supports federal investment in public K-12 schools, affirms that the Department of Education (ED) plays a vital role in the public education system, and states that public education funding should not be diverted (e.g., through the use of vouchers) to privately run K-12 schools.&nbsp;</p><p>The resolution also condemns any executive or legislative action to (1) dismantle or relocate ED or any of its major offices; or (2) reduce federal funding for public education, block federal grants for education, or transfer funding burdens for education to state and local governments.</p>