Republicans Push Legislation to Abolish Department of Education

Senator Mike Rounds introduces a bill to dismantle the federal department, with strong backing from President-elect Trump and the GOP-led Congress.

Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) proposed the 'Returning Education to Our States Act,' which aims to eliminate the Department of Education and redistribute its programs to other federal agencies.
The bill aligns with President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promise to close the department and return education oversight to states and local governments.
Key federal programs, such as student loans and grants, would be reassigned to departments including Treasury, Interior, and Health and Human Services under the proposed legislation.
Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced plans to introduce a separate one-sentence bill to abolish the department by 2026, continuing his long-standing efforts on this issue.
While Republicans will soon control both chambers of Congress and the presidency, experts note significant legislative hurdles remain in fully dismantling the department.