The Trump administration is moving forward with a major restructuring of the Department of Education, with plans to scale back federal oversight and shift more control to the states.
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The effort, led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is part of a broader initiative to reduce the size of federal agencies and eliminate what officials view as unnecessary bureaucracy.
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, administration officials are considering an executive order that would eliminate all functions of the Department of Education that are not explicitly mandated by law.
The order may also call for transferring some responsibilities to other federal agencies while developing a legislative proposal to abolish the department entirely.
The move aligns with President Donald Trumpās longstanding pledge to dismantle the Department of Education.
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Conservatives have criticized the agency for policies implemented under the Biden-Harris administration, particularly its role in student loan forgiveness and its decision to extend sex-discrimination protections in education to LGBTQ individuals.
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The Trump administrationās proposal would limit federal involvement in education and allow states to have greater control over curriculum and funding decisions.
While the department cannot be abolished without congressional approval, the executive order is expected to significantly reduce its influence.
Administration officials are still finalizing details, including the timing of the orderās release.
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Some within the administration, particularly the team working with Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon, have reportedly advised waiting to issue the order until after her Senate confirmation.
The Senate has not yet scheduled a hearing for McMahon, as officials are waiting for her ethics paperwork to be processed.
Concerns about the timing stem from recent challenges faced by Russell Vought, Trumpās nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget.
His confirmation was complicated by the White Houseās freeze on federal assistance, and officials want to avoid a similar scenario that could impact McMahonās approval.
Ahead of the departmentās restructuring, dozens of Department of Education employees were placed on administrative leave late last week.
According to a report from ABC News, affected employees received notices at the end of the business day on Friday.
While the notices did not specify reasons for the administrative leave, some employees believe it is connected to their participation in the departmentās “Diversity Change-Agent Training Program.”
The letter stated that the administrative leave was not a disciplinary action but was being issued under President Trumpās executive order on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in accordance with guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Employees placed on leave will continue to receive full pay and benefits for the duration of their leave period.
They are not required to report to work or complete job-related tasks and had their government email access suspended upon receiving the notice.
The letters did not specify how long the administrative leave would last.
The Department of Education is the latest federal agency to face restructuring under the Trump administrationās efficiency efforts.
The Treasury Department, USAID, and the Small Business Administration are also undergoing changes as part of a broader initiative to reduce government spending and streamline operations.
With the restructuring of the Department of Education now underway, officials anticipate pushback from bureaucrats and Democratic lawmakers opposed to these cuts.
The administration is expected to proceed with the executive order in the coming weeks, setting the stage for a major shift in federal education policy.
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The WP and WSJ are corrupt sources. But, the department is in trouble, for the good of America.
When the Department of Education was created in 1980, American schools were ranked No. 1 in the World. In 2023, we fell to No. 25. By any standard, that’s a failing grade. You’re fired!