The Trump administration has initiated the process of drafting an executive order aimed at eliminating the Department of Education, in line with President Donald Trump's campaign promises. The order, which would be executed in two phases, involves directing the Education Secretary to devise a plan to reduce the department through executive actions. Additionally, President Trump intends to urge Congress to pass legislation to dissolve the department, recognizing that congressional involvement is necessary for its closure.
Efforts to abolish or merge the Department of Education with another federal agency have been proposed in the past but have not garnered sufficient support from Congress. During Trump's first term, a proposal to merge the Education and Labor Departments into a single federal agency did not progress, despite Republican control of both the Senate and House of Representatives.
