Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., has called for a significant shift in federal education funding, advocating for the dissolution of the Department of Education (DOE) and directing taxpayer dollars straight to parents.

Burlison, a member of the House Education and Oversight Committee, emphasized the need for a dramatic overhaul of federal education funding during an appearance on Newsmax’s “America Right Now” on Saturday, arguing that parents, not the federal government, should have control over education dollars to ensure better outcomes for students.

“I absolutely believe parents can make a better decision than the federal government can when it comes to these school dollars,” Burlison said.

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