Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, aiming to fulfill a 2016 campaign promise. Established in 1979, the department manages a $268 billion budget and oversees federal education policy, including federal student aid programs for over 13 million students. Critics argue that education should be managed locally, while supporters emphasize the department's role in promoting equity. However, dismantling the agency would require congressional approval, a significant hurdle as no president has successfully eliminated a cabinet-level agency before, highlighting the executive order's complexities and potential limitations.
Trump's executive order aims to dismantle the Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise, yet poses significant legal and practical challenges.
The Department of Education, created in 1979, manages a $268bn budget and plays a key role in overseeing federal education policy and student aid.
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