Save the Department of Education

Ohio Congressional Members

Protect Our Children’s Futures – Save the Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to abolish the Department of Education, putting millions of students and families at risk. This plan would dismantle vital programs, strip legal protections, and create disparities in education quality—especially for children with disabilities and those from low-income families.

What’s at Stake?

The Department of Education ensures equal access to education, provides critical funding, and enforces protections for students. If eliminated:

  • Loss of Services for Students with Disabilities: Programs like IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) guarantee children with IEPs and 504 Plans receive tailored education and services like speech and occupational therapy. Without enforcement, these guarantees could vanish.

  • Disparities in Access: Without federal standards, wealthier districts may maintain services while underfunded areas experience devastating cuts.

  • Reduced Legal Protections: Families could lose recourse if schools fail to meet special education requirements.

  • Financial Burdens on Families: Parents may have to cover the cost of private therapy and resources.

  • Widespread Educational Setbacks: Many students with disabilities may struggle without tailored support, leading to lower achievement and reduced opportunities for future success.

Why This Matters

The Department of Education provides essential funding like Title I for low-income schools and Pell Grants for college students. It also protects against discrimination through its Office of Civil Rights. Its abolition would upend these programs and leave millions vulnerable.

President-elect Trump’s own words confirm this intent:
"I say it all the time, I’m dying to get back to do this. We will ultimately eliminate the federal Department of Education."

Take Action

Sign this petition to demand that Congress reject efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. By signing, you are standing up for:

  • Equal education opportunities for all students.

  • Critical services for children with disabilities.

  • Continued enforcement of civil rights protections.

Together, we can protect our children’s futures and ensure that every student, regardless of ability or income, has access to the education they deserve.

Sign up today and make your voice heard.

In solidarity,
Innovation Ohio
Sponsored by
Iologo
Innovation Ohio
Columbus, OH

To: Ohio Congressional Members
From: [Your Name]

I urge you to stand against any efforts to abolish the Department of Education. This proposal would devastate millions of students and families, especially those who depend on vital programs and protections. If the Department of Education is eliminated:

Students with disabilities could lose access to programs like IDEA, putting IEPs and 504 Plans at risk.
Disparities in education would grow as underfunded districts face severe cuts.
Legal protections for students and families would be weakened, leaving them without recourse when schools fail to meet their needs.
Families would bear significant financial burdens, paying out of pocket for private therapy and resources.
The Department of Education ensures equal access to education, provides funding for low-income schools through Title I, and enforces civil rights protections. Its abolition would strip these supports and harm Ohio families.

Please stand with Ohio’s students, families, and educators by opposing any efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Our children’s futures depend on it.

Thank you for your leadership on this critical issue.