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Trump Starts to Dismantle Education Department, Potentially Leaving Millions of Students at Risk

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House. (Credit: YouTube)

The Trump administration has started to dismantle the US Department of Education to reportedly 'free schools' from federal oversight. However, many state officials warn it could create chaos instead for millions of students relying on federal support.

Under the plan, key functions of the department will be distributed across the Labor, Health and Human Services, State, and Interior departments.

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