Governor Maura Healey was in Western Massachusetts on Thursday where she made a series of stops.
Education the top subject on her mind as the state faces a deadline by The White House to get rid of its diversity programs or risk losing federal funding for schools.
The Governor says there will be no change in the way the state will operate; that the programs will stay and the fight against the Trump Administration will continue in the courts.
“Attorney General Campbell and I are issuing this guidance to send a clear message that Massachusetts is going to stay true to who we are,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We believe that bringing people of different backgrounds and perspectives to the table – including women, People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community – is a strength, especially in education. We are committed to working closely with our incredible schools, colleges and universities to support all of our students.”
“I'm proud to partner with the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Secretary Tutwiler and in updating guidance to affirm that Massachusetts schools can continue efforts to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility,” said Attorney General Campbell. “Despite the Trump Administration’s continued attempts to create confusion and anxiety, the law has not changed, and schools must continue their work to make sure that every student, regardless of background, can access educational opportunities in the Commonwealth.”
The Governor says practices and programming that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility provide important educational and social benefits for students.
[Photo: Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office]