Republicans largely back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role, though skepticism lingers over specific proposals to reshape the agency. Concerns focus on how major initiatives—such as restructuring oversight of student loans or shifting funding priorities—could impact education programs without clear alternatives. Lawmakers question whether the administration’s approach risks leaving gaps in federal support for schools and students. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical implementation in reshaping education policy.
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 ...
