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Senator Hassan Outlines Her Opposition to Betsy DeVos’s Nomination at NHSAA 2017 Legislative Review

Senator Hassan Outlines Her Opposition to Betsy DeVos's Nomination at NHSAA 2017 Legislative Review

Senator Hassan delivers remarks to members of the New Hampshire School Administrators Association

CONCORD - Speaking to members of the New Hampshire School Administrators Association (NHSAA) today, Senator Hassan outlined why she opposes President Trump's nomination of Betsy DeVos to lead the U.S. Department of Education.

With the Senate expected to vote Tuesday on Mrs. DeVos's nomination, Senator Hassan highlighted her concerns that Mrs. DeVos would undermine strong public school systems that are critical to democracy and ensuring that businesses have the workforce they need to thrive.

"Strong public school systems are critical to ensuring that businesses have a highly skilled workforce and that our young people have the opportunity to succeed in the 21st century economy," said Senator Hassan. "Over the past weeks, thousands of Granite Staters - including students, parents, teachers, principals, and superintendents - have called and written to my office to share their concerns about Betsy DeVos. Educators understand that Mrs. DeVos is completely unqualified for this position because she has demonstrated a complete lack of experience in, knowledge of and support for public education. Our children and families deserve better than a Secretary of Education who would work to gut our public school system, and I hope that another Republican Senator will break with President Trump and vote against Mrs. DeVos's confirmation."

Last week, Senator Hassan penned an Op-Ed in the New York Times outlining her opposition to Mrs. DeVos.

During the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) confirmation hearing for Mrs. DeVos, Senator Hassan questioned the nominee on her commitment to protecting students who experience disabilities. Not only did Mrs. DeVos fail to commit to enforcing the law to protect students with disabilities, but she also admitted that she was confused about whether the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a federal law.

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