President-elect Trump criticized the Department of Education, labeling it as infiltrated, and proposed dismantling it, a task likely requiring congressional action.
Trump aims to cut federal funding for educational institutions that promote certain content, including critical race theory, and intends to reward those that implement universal school choice.
While federal funding constitutes about 14% of public school budgets, it is crucial for colleges, which depend on it significantly through research grants and financial aid.
The Education Department manages a total of around $1.5 trillion in student loan debt affecting over 40 million borrowers, in addition to overseeing the Pell Grant program.
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