Superintendent Walters Prepares Oklahoma Schools for Elimination of U.S. Department of Education

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister says she is preparing the state’s public schools for the possible elimination of the U.S. Department of Education.

Hofmeister, a Republican, said in a statement that she is “deeply concerned” about the possibility of the department being eliminated and that she is working to ensure that Oklahoma schools are prepared for such a change.

“The U.S. Department of Education plays a vital role in providing funding and support to our schools,” Hofmeister said. “If the department were to be eliminated, it would have a significant impact on our ability to provide a quality education for all students.”

Hofmeister said she is working with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation to urge Congress to reject any proposals to eliminate the department.

She is also working with state education leaders to develop a plan to ensure that Oklahoma schools can continue to operate effectively without federal funding.

“I am committed to ensuring that Oklahoma schools have the resources they need to provide a quality education for all students,” Hofmeister said. “I will continue to work with our congressional delegation and state education leaders to develop a plan to ensure that our schools are prepared for any changes that may come.”

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the U.S. Department of Education as part of its budget cuts.

The proposal has been met with strong opposition from Democrats and education advocates, who argue that the department plays a vital role in supporting public education.

The House of Representatives has already voted to reject the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate the department. The Senate has not yet voted on the proposal.

If the U.S. Department of Education were to be eliminated, it would have a significant impact on Oklahoma schools.

The department provides funding for a variety of programs, including special education, Title I grants for low-income students, and teacher training.

The department also provides technical assistance to schools and districts and collects data on the nation’s education system.

Hofmeister said she is working to ensure that Oklahoma schools are prepared for the possible elimination of the U.S. Department of Education.

She is working with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation to urge Congress to reject any proposals to eliminate the department and is also working with state education leaders to develop a plan to ensure that Oklahoma schools can continue to operate effectively without federal funding.