President Trump indicated a desire to reduce the role of the U.S. Department of Education during remarks at the Oval Office, mentioning his goal to allow states to take over education systems. He believes in school choice and has asked Secretary-Designate Linda McMahon to aim for diminishing her own department. This move has sparked concerns regarding how federal responsibilities and substantial funding, crucial for many schools and students, would be affected. Trump noted the importance of collaborating with Congress and teachers unions in this initiative.
Trump emphasized his goal of devolving control of education to states, stating on national television that he wants the Department of Education diminished under McMahon's leadership.
The potential dismantling of the Department of Education raises concerns about how federal funding and crucial responsibilities, like financial aid and civil rights, would be managed.
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