Trump to Sign Executive Order Aims to Shut Down Education Dept./ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dissolving the U.S. Department of Education, according to reports. The order reportedly argues that education should be returned to the states, labeling the federal agency a failed experiment. While some experts say Congressional approval is required, Trump’s directive instructs officials to proceed with all legal steps to dismantle the department.
Trump’s Education Order: Quick Look
- Trump’s Plan: Executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
- McMahon’s Role: Education Secretary tasked with executing the shutdown.
- Justification: Trump calls federal education control a “failed experiment.”
- Legal Hurdles: Congress may need to approve the move.
- Budget Impact: The agency has 4,000 employees and a $240B budget.
Trump to Sign Executive Order Aims to Shut Down Education Dept.
Trump Moves to Dissolve U.S. Education Department
Trump Expected to Sign Order Ending Federal Education Role
President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order that will direct Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a move that could reshape American education policy for decades.
According to ABC News, the draft order argues that education policy should be controlled by the states rather than the federal government.
“The federal bureaucratic hold on education must end,” the draft order reportedly states. “The Department of Education’s main functions can, and should, be returned to the states.”
The order is expected to call the department an “experiment” in federal oversight that has “failed our children, our teachers, and our families.”
Legal and Political Challenges Ahead
- The department was established as a Cabinet-level agency in 1980 under President Jimmy Carter.
- McMahon herself has previously stated that such a move would require Congressional approval.
- The department oversees billions in federal student aid, civil rights enforcement in schools, and funding for special education programs.
Impact on Federal Education Programs
The U.S. Department of Education manages a $240 billion budget and provides key funding to public schools, including:
- Title I funding for low-income students
- Special education services under the IDEA Act
- Federal student loans and Pell Grants
Critics argue that closing the department could disrupt funding to schools, especially in underserved areas.
Broader Federal Workforce Cuts Continue
Recent cuts include:
- 6,000 USDA employees temporarily reinstated after being fired as part of government downsizing.
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) spearheading federal agency reductions.
Congressional and Public Reaction
The proposal immediately drew backlash from Democrats and some Republicans who fear the consequences of dismantling federal education oversight.
“Eliminating the Education Department will devastate funding for disadvantaged students,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
What Happens Next?
Trump is expected to sign the executive order this week. However, its full impact depends on whether Congress intervenes or if legal challenges arise.
With education funding and policy at stake, this move is expected to spark a major political showdown in Washington.
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