Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over his proposed restructuring, particularly on how it would affect federal oversight of schools and student aid programs. While many in the party support reducing bureaucracy, concerns persist about weakening accountability measures and the potential impact on funding for disadvantaged students. Lawmakers are weighing whether the changes could undermine long-standing education policies or create unintended consequences for local districts. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical implementation within the GOP.
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 ...
