US EditionFederal funding has not been cut; Hawaii lawmakers, teachers respond to executive order
- President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has alarmed Hawaii educators and lawmakers, raising concerns about federally funded programs for low-income students and civil rights.
- The Hawaii State Teachers Association Vice President Logan Okita warned that losing federal funding could significantly impact vulnerable students, especially those in military families.
- Hawaii’s schools currently receive about 11% of their budget from federal funding, amounting to over $322 million in fiscal year 2024, essential for programs like Special Education.
- U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono condemned Trump's move as a direct attack on education, saying it could cripple crucial programs and emphasizing the importance of federal oversight and support for schools.
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Dismantling of Department of Education raises concerns in Hawaii | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
President Donald Trump’s widely expected executive order Thursday to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education was met with alarm and contempt from Hawaii educators and the state’s Democratic congressional delegation who are worried about many federally funded programs supporting student loans, civil rights and low-income children.
Federal funding has not been cut; Hawaii lawmakers, teachers respond to executive order
The executive order signed Thursday by President Trump keeps the information vague on federal funding for schools, leading to more questions than answers for Hawaii lawmakers.
Education Shake-Up: Hawaii braces for federal DOE dismantle
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii's public schools have relied on federal support for everything from special education to school lunches. With the Department of Education now being dismantled, state officials are preparing for what could be major changes. Interested in early childhood education? UH Manoa posts new degree option "We know for our state, $300 million comes from the federal government year over year so that accounts for 11% of the t…
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