A groundbreaking development emerges from the former president's campaign promises as he prepares to reshape America's educational landscape.
According to Breitbart, Donald Trump is getting ready to sign an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, based on information from two sources close to the situation.
The Wall Street Journal's Monday report had previously indicated that Trump administration officials were considering executive actions to dissolve the department. This move would potentially transfer control of education to individual states, marking a significant shift in federal education policy.
The extent of executive power in this context remains uncertain, as congressional approval appears necessary for complete departmental abolition.
Legal experts suggest that while the president's executive authority is broad, dismantling an entire federal department may exceed these powers.
Representative Thomas Massie has already laid the groundwork for this initiative through recent legislation. His bill specifically targets the influence of federal bureaucrats over educational matters, emphasizing local control and parental choice in education.
Trump's criticism of current educational outcomes has been a central theme in his approach. He has highlighted the disconnect between America's substantial educational spending and its international performance rankings.
Trump previously addressed the nation's educational challenges, stating:
In total American society pours more than $1 trillion a year into public education systems but instead of being at the top of the list, we are literally right smack — guess what — at the bottom
The proposed changes would significantly impact state and local education systems. Supporters argue this shift would enable communities to better tailor educational programs to their specific needs and circumstances.
Representative Massie emphasizes the importance of local control, explaining:
States and local communities are best positioned to shape curricula that meet the needs of their students. Schools should be accountable. Parents have the right to choose the most appropriate educational opportunity for their children, including home school, public school, or private school
This initiative builds upon Trump's previous educational reforms, including his earlier executive order on school choice expansion. That order required the Education Department to develop plans for states to utilize federal funds in support of school choice programs.
Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education represents a significant shift in federal education policy. The plan aims to transfer educational control to state and local authorities, though it faces potential legal and constitutional challenges regarding executive authority limits.
The initiative builds on Trump's previous educational reforms and aligns with his campaign promises, though its implementation depends on various legal and practical considerations. The success of this bold move will likely depend on cooperation between federal and state authorities, as well as the development of new educational governance structures at the state level.
