The Department of Education is preparing for mass layoffs, expected to begin on Tuesday night, with reports indicating that nearly half of the workforce will be affected. Following a notification, employees have been instructed to vacate buildings by 6 p.m. for security reasons, with all offices closed on Wednesday. The announcement coincides with discussions around a potential executive order from President Trump aimed at closing the agency, creating uncertainty among employees and stakeholders about the future of essential education programs.
Nearly half of the Department of Education is expected to be eliminated, with "reduction in force" notices going out Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
An email to employees stated, "You must vacate the building by that time," indicating closures starting at 6 p.m. for security reasons.
The Department of Education has called for its total workforce to return to the office, just before this mass layoff announcement.
The closure notification comes amid President Trump's considerations for an executive order to shutter the agency.
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