President Trump's executive order dated March 20 directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate the shutdown of the Department of Education while ensuring continued delivery of essential educational services. The order indicates an effort to reduce federal involvement in education, reflecting Trump's long-standing criticism of the department's inefficacy. He has suggested previously merging it with the Department of Labor. Additionally, Trump seeks to eliminate 'woke' policies in schools, threatening funding for non-compliant institutions, while maintaining required programs temporarily under federal law.
Trump's March 20 executive order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps necessary for closing the Department of Education, aiming to return authority to localities.
In an ongoing mission against federal involvement in education, Trump insists on dismantling the Department of Education due to perceived inefficacies and is prepared to transfer its roles to other agencies.
As part of his broader educational agenda, Trump has targeted 'woke' policies in schools, pushing for significant overhauls and making clear his intent to eliminate the Department of Education.
Despite announcing plans to dismantle the Department of Education, the executive order allows for the continued operation of federally mandated programs until further notice.
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