Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over his proposed restructuring, questioning whether his plans could weaken federal oversight of key programs like student loans and civil rights enforcement. While the party broadly supports reducing federal education bureaucracy, some lawmakers express concerns that dismantling certain divisions could leave vulnerable students without protections or disrupt long-standing funding mechanisms. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical fears of unintended consequences in education policy. Critics argue that rolling back federal involvement risks leaving gaps in accountability and support for disadvantaged learners.
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 ...
