Summary
The Trump administration plans to break up the Department of Education, moving its work to other federal departments. This change aims to give states more control over education but raises concerns about increased bureaucracy and confusion. The plan's impact on schools and students is debated, with mixed reactions from political leaders.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education to give states more control over schools.
- The Education Department’s work will spread across four other federal departments.
- Some state officials believe this could create more bureaucracy and confusion.
- The Department of Labor will handle most of the funding and support for schools.
- The Department of Education will still provide policy guidance and supervision.
- Agreements to shift responsibilities were made before a government shutdown.
- Reactions are divided, with Democrats concerned about impacts on vulnerable students and Republicans seeing it as reducing bureaucracy.
