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Assemblymember Mike Fong’s Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Seeking to Close the U.S. Department of Education

For immediate release:

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, released the following statement on President Trump’s executive order, seeking to close the U.S. Department of Education:

“This action by President Trump reflects a lack of any fundamental understanding of how the U.S. Department of Education operates. Financial aid and grant opportunities are merely a fraction of the necessary support the U.S. Department of Education provides for our nation’s students. A disinvestment in this department is a disinvestment in our students and the future of our nation. California must continue to fight for our students and their right to a quality education. I am committed to working with my legislative colleagues to ensure California’s students do not suffer.”

 

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Assemblymember Mike Fong represents the 49th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena and Temple City, and the unincorporated areas of Pasadena and San Gabriel.  He serves as the Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee and the Chair of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.