Statement from Dr. Debra Duardo on Government Shutdown
Wed Oct 01 16:30:00 PDT 2025
The longer the shutdown persists, the greater the strain on school districts, educators and parents who are doing everything they can to fill the gaps.
"Federal funding plays a vital role in supporting nutrition programs, early childhood education, services for English learners and critical supports for our most vulnerable students. An extended federal shutdown threatens the continuity of these essential services. We are concerned about delayed services, halted technical assistance from federal education staff and the uncertainty this creates for district planning and budgeting.
For many families, schools are the most reliable source of stability, providing food, care and safe environments in addition to learning. The longer the shutdown persists, the greater the strain on school districts, educators and parents who are doing everything they can to fill the gaps.
We urge federal leaders to act swiftly. Children should never be caught in the middle of a political standoff. Their wellbeing, education and future must come first."
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