Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role express reservations about specific elements of his proposed overhaul, signaling potential internal divisions within the party over how far to go in restructuring the agency. While the broader goal of scaling back federal education involvement aligns with conservative priorities, lawmakers appear hesitant about certain policy shifts that could reshape funding, accountability, or local control in K-12 and higher education. The debate highlights tensions between ideological support for deregulation and practical concerns about unintended consequences for schools and students. Critics argue that without careful planning, the changes could weaken protections or leave vulnerable programs at risk.
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 ...
