The Massachusetts Teachers Association and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell have condemned the decision to lay off half of the U.S. Department of Education's workforce, initiating a lawsuit against Secretary Linda McMahon and the Trump administration. The lawsuit alleges that these layoffs, which affect nearly 2,000 employees, are an unlawful attempt to dismantle a congressionally mandated department. The MTA argues that this dismantling threatens essential funding for students in need, while emphasizing the significant financial support the federal government provides to Massachusetts schools, particularly for special education and basic student services.
Neither President Trump nor his Secretary have the power to demolish a congressionally-created department. As Attorney General but most importantly as a mom, I will continue to hold this Administration accountable for illegal actions that harm our residents and economy.
The plan to dismantle the DOE threatens the critical funding that supports students in poor communities and with disabilities.
Massachusetts public schools receive most of their guidance from the state and have autonomy, but the federal department provides Massachusetts more than $515 million to support preschoolers and families through 12th grade.
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it is laying off half of its workforce as part of its 'final mission' and terminating leases on buildings, including in Boston.
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