Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to scale back the Education Department remain divided over his proposed restructuring, particularly on how certain programs would be handled under his plan. While the broader goal of reducing federal education oversight has broad GOP support, lawmakers are raising concerns about potential gaps in funding and accountability for vulnerable student populations. The debate highlights tensions within the party between those favoring deregulation and those wary of unintended consequences for education equity. Critics argue the changes could leave some schools and students without critical resources.
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 ...
