Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) supports Trump administration's push to turn education over to states as long as states don't lose money. He emphasizes the need for federal dollars for education, including special education and meals in schools. Green is open to changes in the Department of Education but is concerned about job losses and is working on hiring federal workers or workers in Hawaii who may lose their jobs.
Key Points
Federal funding is crucial for Hawaii's education system
Governor Green is open to changes in education policy but emphasizes the need to avoid job losses
Hawaii is hiring workers to offset potential job losses in the education sector