Overview

• Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Save Our Schools campaign has launched a formal investigation into the Trump administration's efforts to close the Department of Education.
• President Trump signed an executive order in March 2025 to begin dismantling the agency, transferring functions to states and other federal bodies.
• Nearly half of the Department's workforce has been laid off, raising concerns about disruptions to student aid, civil rights protections, and educational services.
• Warren has sent letters to 12 education and civil rights organizations seeking input on how the closure plan could affect students, families, and public education access.
• Education Secretary Linda McMahon claims mandatory program funding will continue, while critics warn of dire consequences for 40 million student loan borrowers and vulnerable students.