Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over his proposed restructuring, particularly on how it would reshape federal oversight of schools. Concerns have surfaced among some lawmakers about potential gaps in accountability and funding for vulnerable student programs if key protections are weakened. While the broader goal of reducing bureaucratic layers finds support, specifics—like the fate of civil rights enforcement and grant allocations—spark hesitation within the party. The debate highlights tensions between ideological alignment and practical implementation in reshaping education policy.
Republicans generally supportive of President Donald Trump’s goal of dismantling the Education Department still have their doubts about key parts of his plans for the agency, with one GOP lawmaker ...
