Overview

• President Trump will sign an executive order on March 20, 2025, to initiate the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and transferring authority to the states.
• The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services while planning the department's closure.
• Federal funding for programs like Title I for low-income schools and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act will remain unchanged during the transition.
• The administration has already reduced the department's workforce significantly, cutting it nearly in half since Trump's second term began.
• Finalizing the department's closure requires Congressional approval, and the executive order is expected to face legal challenges.