Magaziner Condemns House Republicans’ Proposed Cuts to Education Funding on House Floor

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to condemn House Republicans’ proposed cuts to education funding in the FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. In Rhode Island, these cuts will eliminate access to Head Start for 200 children and remove up to 800 teachers from classrooms serving low-income students.

“Every child deserves access to a high-quality education. But House Republicans are proposing harmful cuts that would close the doors of opportunity for millions of children at a time when we're facing a nationwide teacher shortage,” said Rep. Magaziner.

“All told, this bill would cut $22.5 billion dollars from the Department of Education. And many of my Republican colleagues who are advocating for these cuts, who are saying we just can't find the money to pay teachers and help kids, had no problem voting for a tax cut program of $1.9 trillion that went disproportionately to billionaires and big corporations.

“Please, if you can find trillions of dollars to give to billionaires and big corporations, you can sure as heck find money for teachers and students.

“So instead of handouts for those at the top, let's focus on policies that will help working people. I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill. Fight back against extremism and stand up for our kids.”

Watch Rep. Magaziner’s full floor speech HERE.