President Trump is set to issue an executive action calling for the closure of the Department of Education, instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take necessary steps to facilitate the closure. This move comes after McMahon’s Senate confirmation, where Democrats opposed her due to her commitment to unwinding the department. The draft action acknowledges the legal limitations of closing the department without congressional approval.
The justification for the closure is based on the department’s lack of improvement in student reading and math scores since its founding. Despite federal funding making up only 10% of public schools’ funding, it largely targets vulnerable students, such as those in low-income communities and children with disabilities. The department has already faced cuts and staff departures, including the gutting of programs aimed at improving student achievement and preparations for students with disabilities. The move has sparked opposition from many Americans and lawmakers.
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