Republicans who back President Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over his proposed restructuring, questioning whether his plans could weaken federal oversight of key programs like student loans and civil rights enforcement. While many in the party support reducing bureaucracy, concerns persist about potential gaps in accountability and protections for vulnerable students under a scaled-back agency. The debate highlights tensions between deregulatory goals and maintaining safeguards in education policy, with lawmakers weighing the trade-offs of consolidation against potential risks. Critics argue that dismantling the department could leave critical functions unchecked, even as supporters emphasize streamlining federal education efforts.
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 ...
