Trump Administration Begins Dismantling Department of Education

The move aims to transfer responsibilities to other agencies and states, but faces legal hurdles and criticism over potential inefficiencies.

• President Donald Trump signed an executive order to initiate the dismantling of the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise.
• Student loan management will be transferred to the Small Business Administration, while special education programs will move to the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Key funding programs, such as Pell Grants and Title I funding, will remain under federal oversight during the transition.
• Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized the administration's intent to work with Congress to navigate legal requirements for the department's closure.
• Critics warn that transferring responsibilities could lead to inefficiencies and disruptions, particularly as the SBA and HHS face their own operational challenges.

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