President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move aimed at fulfilling a campaign promise to return educational authority to the states.
First reported by Politico, the order, which will be signed with Republican governors in attendance, directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate” her department’s closure “and return education authority to the States.” However, it also contains a provision for the “uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely.”
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Critics, including advocates for public education, argue that this decision could exacerbate inequalities in the education system and strip essential federal support from schools.
Legal experts caution that the dissolution of the department may face significant challenges, as it was established by Congress and requires legislative action for a full closure.
Proponents of the move see it as a way to eliminate perceived bureaucratic inefficiencies and liberal bias within the department.
The implications of this executive action are expected to ignite contentious debates in both political and legal arenas.
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