States Fear Trump’s Education Department Dismantling Plan
President Trump’s proposal to abolish the U.S. Education Department and return education policy to the states faces significant hurdles. State officials, regardless of party affiliation, express widespread unpreparedness for assuming the department’s responsibilities, including the distribution of crucial funding for disadvantaged and disabled students. The plan’s lack of detail raises concerns about funding gaps, oversight of schools, and the enforcement of civil rights protections, particularly if block grants replace current funding mechanisms. While some conservatives advocate for transferring certain functions to other federal agencies, the overall impact on states and students remains highly uncertain.
John Q. Hosedrinker