President Trump signed an executive order aimed at abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, directing the Secretary to facilitate its closure and return authority to states. This move raises concerns about the fate of California school districts that depend on the department's extensive federal budget of $242 billion. The agency, established in 1980 to ensure equal educational opportunities, provides crucial funds and programs for various populations. In light of planned layoffs, state officials, including California's attorney general, have sued to halt cuts to the federal workforce, highlighting the potential negative effects on education funding.
President Trump signed an executive order to close the Department of Education, transferring education authority to states while ensuring continued delivery of services.
The Department, created in 1980, aims to assure equal educational opportunity and works to complement state efforts in improving education.
The department distributes funds through various grants, some being entitlements and others competitive, to enhance education for specific populations.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta responded to mass Education Department layoffs by leading a lawsuit against President Trump and his administration.
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