Gov. Ned Lamont said the executive order “threatens the strength and stability” of public schools.

By Jamil Ragland, CTNewsJunkie.com 

State officials and educators decried President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for the federal Department of Education’s closure on Thursday, vowing to fight the administration on education issues.

“Programs like Title I, IDEA, Pell Grants, and Impact Aid are essential to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their family’s income,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “These investments help level the playing field, providing critical resources for low-income students, funding mental health and school safety initiatives, and guaranteeing services for students with disabilities.”

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