Both South Carolina senators have announced support for President Trump's pick for the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.

Sen. Lindsey Graham announced his decision on his Facebook page:

"I am proud to be a product of the South Carolina public school system. I recognize that many of our students continue to be disadvantaged. When a public school has failed our children for multiple generations, it’s time to rethink our strategy," Graham wrote.

"It’s time for change and I believe Mrs. DeVos, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, will be an agent of change in our system.

"We must return control to our parents, local school districts, and states to make the best decisions for our students. I look forward to supporting Mrs. DeVos’ nomination when the Senate considers it on the floor."

Sen. Tim Scott announced his decision in a lengthy release:

"When a neighborhood school is failing its students, for many the first response is to suggest that more funding is needed," he wrote. "While it might be the case that increased funding helps in certain situations, the fact remains that too many students are not getting access to the education they deserve. We saw this all too well earlier this month, when it was reported that the Obama Administration’s $7 billion investment in our nation’s lowest performing schools, “failed to produce meaningful results.”

Scott went on to say, "Over the past week, my office has received quite a few calls from across South Carolina and the nation in regards to Mrs. DeVos’ nomination. I want to take this opportunity to explain my support for her, and why I believe we need a strong, consistent reformer to head the United States Department of Education."