The Trump administration is considering significant cuts and possible closure of the U.S. Department of Education through an executive action. This decision follows recent moves to place several staff members on leave amid efforts to target federal diversity programs. Despite the administration’s intent, the actual dissolution of the Department would require Congressional approval, as it was established by law. The implications of these cuts could greatly affect federal student loan management, special education, and Title I funding for low-income students.
The Trump administration is exploring drastic funding cuts and program closures at the U.S. Department of Education, prompting unrest among its staff and Congress.
The planned executive action, aimed at reducing the scale of the Education Department, underscores ongoing tensions between the administration's priorities and established federal education frameworks.
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