Debate Over the Department of Education1978-02-06unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0032The document consists of letters from various senators regarding the proposed establishment of a Department of Education. The Vice President and President Carter support the bill, believing it will improve education programs. Senator Humphrey proposes renaming the Department of Health and Welfare to Department of Health and Human Services. Senator Schmitt expresses concerns about creating a new department, preferring an independent agency for education programs to maintain efficiency and preserve local and state control over education.