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Trump Signs Sweeping Education Orders Reshaping Federal Oversight

The executive actions target accreditation, diversity policies, AI integration, and workforce development, signaling a shift toward merit-based standards and state-level control.

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order relating to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • President Trump signed seven executive orders on April 23, 2025, addressing K-12 discipline, higher education accreditation, foreign funding transparency, AI education, HBCU support, and workforce training.
  • The new accreditation rules aim to hold accrediting agencies accountable for performance while curbing the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards.
  • Guidance on K-12 school discipline was rescinded, emphasizing decisions based solely on student behavior and eliminating the use of disparate-impact liability in federal enforcement.
  • A task force was established to integrate artificial intelligence into K-12 education, prioritizing AI training for students, teacher development, and research initiatives.
  • The measures include stricter enforcement of foreign gift disclosure laws for universities and the creation of a White House initiative to bolster Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).