Trump to Sign Order to Begin Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

The executive order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to initiate the closure of the department, but full elimination requires Congressional approval and faces legal challenges.

President Trump will sign an executive order on March 20, 2025, to initiate the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and transferring authority to the states.
The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services while planning the department's closure.
Federal funding for programs like Title I for low-income schools and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act will remain unchanged during the transition.
The administration has already reduced the department's workforce significantly, cutting it nearly in half since Trump's second term began.
Finalizing the department's closure requires Congressional approval, and the executive order is expected to face legal challenges.