Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday joined a coalition of 17 governors in sending a letter to United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate release of approximately $6.8 billion in federal education funding.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday joined 17 governors in sending a letter to United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the department release approximately $6.8 billion in federal education funding.

With new Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon at the helm, the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the federal agency are underway — and on July 14, the Supreme Court allowed

They cited the union’s pledge to “defend democracy against Trump’s embrace of fascism” and cutting ties with the ADL.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Wednesday said plans to gut her department won't harm students who need civil rights representation.