President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, shifting its responsibilities to individual states. This move aligns with conservative efforts to reduce federal influence in education, arguing that local governments are better suited to handle school policies.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been tasked with overseeing the transition, though fully eliminating the department requires congressional approval. Critics warn that dismantling the agency could harm low-income students and weaken civil rights protections.
This initiative is part of Trump’s broader push to downsize the federal government and transfer more power to state authorities.
