Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul, raising concerns over potential gaps in federal oversight of schools. While the party broadly aligns with the administration’s goal of reducing the department’s role, lawmakers question whether certain reforms could weaken protections for students or disrupt existing programs. The debate highlights tensions between ideological support for downsizing government and practical worries about unintended consequences in education policy. Critics argue that without careful restructuring, key initiatives could face disruption or loss of funding.
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 ...
