Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to scale back the Education Department remain divided over his proposed overhaul, questioning whether his plans could weaken federal oversight of critical programs like student loans and civil rights enforcement. While many in the party share the goal of reducing bureaucratic control, concerns persist about unintended consequences for vulnerable students and the potential loss of accountability in education funding. The debate highlights tensions between conservative support for deregulation and fears that drastic changes could leave gaps in protections for minority students and low-income families. Lawmakers are weighing whether Trump’s vision aligns with their broader priorities of limiting federal power or risking broader disruptions in K-12 and higher education.
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 ...
