President Trump is set to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, fulfilling a conservative campaign promise against what he deems an inefficient agency influenced by liberal ideologies. The plan includes directing Secretary McMahon to return education authority to the states while retaining federal management of student loans and Pell grants. Critics, including public school advocates, argue this move threatens educational equity and may severely impact vulnerable students. The dismantling is difficult without Congress's approval, but cuts to the agency already have begun, raising concerns about civil rights enforcement and educational equality.
Trump's order is "dangerous and illegal" and will disproportionately affect the most vulnerable students, threatening the progress in American education.
The great responsibility of education, educating our nation's students will return to the states," Leavitt told reporters Thursday.
This isn't fixing education, said the National Parents Union, It's making sure millions of children never get a fair shot.
The order will direct Secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education.
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