NYSUT President Melinda Person released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration plans to release the almost $6 billion in funding to public schools that it has withheld for nearly a month. The decision follows a lawsuit NYSUT joined alongside a national coalition of school districts, parents, teachers’ unions, and nonprofit organizations demanding the release of the funding.
“The reported decision to release these funds affirms what we knew all along: this was an unlawful maneuver that jeopardized the educational futures of millions of children across this country.
The strong and swift opposition from all sides of the country and political spectrum show that NYSUT’s foundational principle holds stronger than ever: Public schools unite us. If any administration tries to circumvent its obligations to our public schools and the students they serve, we ALL fight back.
And while we celebrate this development, we remain vigilant. NYSUT will continue to stand on the front lines, defending our schools and students and ensuring that every child has access to the high-quality education they deserve.”