The White House is reportedly preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, though President Donald Trump cannot do so without Congressional approval. Trump has long campaigned on abolishing the department, which was established in 1979. The proposed order follows years of promises made by Trump to send education responsibilities back to the states. The department currently serves over 50 million students and provides assistance to over 12 million postsecondary students.
Support for eliminating the Department of Education among Republicans has existed since its founding, with President Ronald Reagan advocating for its dismantling. However, Republicans have not been able to pass legislation to do so. Last week, Trump signed an order expanding school choice programs. This move has been a central focus of the GOP agenda, with several Republican candidates calling for the elimination of the Department of Education in recent years.
Critics, including the president of the National Education Association, warn that eliminating the department would have negative consequences for students and families, particularly those in vulnerable populations. Efforts to abolish the department face obstacles in the Senate, where 60 votes are required to overcome a filibuster. Trump has outlined other education priorities, including cutting funding for programs promoting critical race theory and removing radicals from the Department of Education.
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