Utah Governor Spencer Cox supports massive layoffs at US Department of Education, calls it a step toward common sense reform

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has voiced strong support for recent layoffs at the US Department of Education, calling it a step toward reform. In an op-ed, Cox argued that education should be a state responsibility, criticizing federal bureaucracy and its impact on local schools. He proposed the LEARN Act to allow states more autonomy, saying Washington’s involvement stifles innovation and wastes taxpayer dollars. Cox advocates for states to lead in educational decisions without federal oversight.