Legislative Activity Secretary DeVos to Testify on Budget Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is scheduled to testify before the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor-Health and Human Services and Education on June 6. She will face tough questions from Democrats on the proposed 13 percent budget cut and school choice measures proposed in President Trump’s budget. … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity Betsy DeVos Confirmation Moves Forward as Opposition and Controversy Build On Tuesday, January 31 the Senate HELP Committee voted 12-11 along party lines to move forward with Betsy DeVos’ confirmation to serve as Secretary of Education. Shortly after the Committee vote, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME) made announcements they will vote … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity Opposition to Betsy DeVos Builds Joining other professional education associations, the National Association of Secondary School Principals announced in a letter to the Senate HELP Committee that it opposes the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Senate offices have reported tens of thousands of calls and letters encouraging a no vote … Continue Reading
