‘The department’s defenders say it is crucial to keeping public education standards high and accuse Republicans of trying to push for-profit education. An immediate closure could disrupt tens of billions of dollars in aid to K-12 schools and tuition assistance for college students.’

‘Under Trump’s Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, Republicans particularly criticised the department over student loan forgiveness and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.’ #uspol
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/543984/donald-trump-expected-to-order-us-education-department-abolished