Trump Administration Pushes to Abolish Department of Education

The move, part of a broader Republican agenda, faces legal and political hurdles as critics warn of significant impacts on public education.

President Donald Trump has called for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, continuing a longstanding Republican effort to reduce federal oversight in education.
The department, established in 1980, oversees federal education funding, student loans, and programs like Pell Grants, while enforcing anti-discrimination laws in schools.
Critics argue that dismantling the department would harm underserved communities by disrupting funding for low-income, special needs, and rural students.
Supporters of the move, including former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, claim the department adds unnecessary bureaucracy and fails to improve educational outcomes.
Legal experts and union leaders suggest the proposed closure would require Congressional approval, making its implementation unlikely in the near term.