Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over his proposed overhaul, questioning whether his plans to eliminate key programs—such as civil rights enforcement and student loan oversight—could weaken federal education standards or leave vulnerable groups without protections. While some conservatives share Trump’s skepticism of federal bureaucracy, others warn that dismantling these functions could shift power to states with less accountability, raising concerns about equity in funding and policy. The debate highlights tensions within the party between those prioritizing deregulation and those wary of potential gaps in oversight. Critics argue that rolling back these roles could undermine long-standing safeguards for students and schools.
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 ...
