May 4, 2025 | Senator Hirono invites AYR to Student Roundtable (April 23, 2025) Last week, Senator Hirono invited Mina Fedor alongside 6 student leaders to share our perspectives on federal funding cuts to education programs, how dismantling the U.S. Department of Education may impact them and students in general, and how AYR is encouraging peers to get involved and take action. Here’s a quote from the Senator: “Our keiki, students, and educators rely on the support provided by the Department of Education, particularly students with disabilities and those in low-income and rural communities,” said Senator Hirono. “From ensuring that students can access free school meals to preventing discrimination in classrooms, the support that our public schools receive from the Department of Education is crucial for the development and safety of our keiki. ”
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