The Trump administration’s controversial plan to dismantle the Education Department has been met with a chorus of criticism from state officials, who warn it will create more bureaucracy rather than less, offering no clear benefit for students struggling with core subjects. The administration argues the move is a solution to the nation’s lagging academic performance, aiming to free schools from federal influence.
Under the proposed overhaul, much of the Education Department’s work would be dispersed across four other federal departments. For President Donald Trump, this represents a step towards fully closing the department and granting states greater autonomy over schooling. However, many states contend that this fragmentation will complicate their role as intermediaries between local schools and the federal government.
