Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over specific proposals to reshape the agency, raising concerns about potential gaps in federal oversight and student protections. While the broader goal of reducing bureaucracy aligns with conservative priorities, lawmakers question whether dismantling certain programs could leave vulnerable populations without critical support. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical implementation, as critics warn of unintended consequences for education funding and accountability. With key details still under review, the outcome could reshape federal education policy for years to come.
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 ...
