President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at eliminating the Department of Education, directing his education secretary to begin this process. Trump claims essential services, like Pell Grants, will remain funded but managed by other federal agencies. However, eliminating the department entirely requires congressional approval, which may be challenging to achieve. GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Bill Cassidy, have expressed their support for this agenda. Nevertheless, the official shutdown of the agency poses significant legislative hurdles, as it demands substantial support within Congress.
President Trump emphasized that his administration will strive to eliminate the Department of Education, claiming he is committed to redistributing useful functions to other federal agencies.
While an executive order was signed to start eliminating the Department of Education, significant congressional approval is needed to actually carry out a complete shutdown.
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