Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stood firm on her proposal to cut funds for the Special Olympics, arguing that the organization doesn't need federal backing because it can successfully raise private contributions
"The Special Olympics is not a federal program. It's a private organization. I love its work, and I have personally supported its mission. Because of its important work, it is able to raise more than $100 million every year," DeVos said in a statement. DeVos blasted again for proposing cuts to the Special Olympics"There are dozens of worthy nonprofits that support students and adults with disabilities that don't get a dime of federal grant money.
It's 272,000 kids," Pocan responded. On Wednesday, DeVos criticized the media and some members of Congress for spinning the facts to claim her department doesn't support students with disabilities. "Make no mistake: we are focused every day on raising expectations and improving outcomes for infants and toddlers, children and youth with disabilities, and are committed to confronting and addressing anything that stands in the way of their success," she said.
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