Senate Confirmation Hearing for Frank T. Brogan
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing is a formal step in the federal confirmation process to determine if Frank T. Brogan will lead the office responsible for overseeing K-12 education policy and federal funding programs for schools across the United States.
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Frank T. Brogan
The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal executive position.
U.S. Department of Education
The agency is awaiting the appointment of a leader for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on January 25, 2018, regarding the nomination of Frank T. Brogan.
- Frank T. Brogan was nominated to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
- The official nomination was received by the Senate on December 19, 2017.
- Frank T. Brogan's professional background includes roles as an elementary school teacher, principal, superintendent, Florida Commissioner of Education, Lieutenant Governor of Florida, and Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
- The hearing included testimony from the nominee and opening statements from Committee leadership.
- The committee received letters of support for the nominee from various educational and civic organizations, including the Council of Chief State School Officers and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
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Why It Matters
This hearing is a formal step in the federal confirmation process to determine if Frank T. Brogan will lead the office responsible for overseeing K-12 education policy and federal funding programs for schools across the United States.
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Extensive Support Network
The nominee received formal letters of support from a wide range of educational and political figures across both Florida and Pennsylvania, indicating broad institutional backing.
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