
“I firmly stand against using public funds to purchase guns for our nation’s teachers,” said Congressman Donald McEachin. “Syphoning funds away from critical priorities such as mental health treatment, anti-bullying programs, drug prevention, and other important services that help create a healthier school environment is nothing less than irresponsible, short-sighted, and dangerous.”
This letter was sent to Secretary Betsy DeVos following reports that the Trump Administration was considering the use of ESEA Title IV-A funds to purchase firearms or firearms training for school staff. A copy of the letter is available here.