Why Republicans are worried about Trump’s plans to split the Education Department

Republicans largely back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role, but some remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul. Concerns have been raised over potential cuts to programs that currently receive bipartisan support, raising questions about how deep the restructuring could go. While the party broadly aligns with the administration’s goal of decentralizing education policy, lawmakers are weighing whether certain reforms could unintentionally weaken protections or funding for schools. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical concerns about the impact on students and local communities.

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 ...