(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Reputable American news outlets are reporting that US President Donald Trump is about to sign a major executive order on March 20 (US time) to abolish the US Department of Education .
Currently, American news outlets are reporting based on sources close to the matter. If such an executive order is indeed issued, it would be a significant step by US President Donald Trump in fulfilling his campaign promise to abolish the Department of Education.
Previously, Donald Trump had criticized the US Department of Education for being inefficient and wasteful. However, completely dissolving the department would require the approval of the US Congress . The US Department of Education was established in 1979, meaning it has been operating for nearly half a century.
According to American news outlets, it is possible that US President Donald Trump is about to sign an executive order to abolish the US Department of Education (Photo: NBC News).
According to sources obtained by NBC News , President Donald Trump's executive order will officially direct Education Secretary Linda McMahon "to take all necessary steps to facilitate the abolition of the U.S. Department of Education and return control of education matters to state governments."
Furthermore, during the transition period of the U.S. Department of Education's responsibilities to other agencies, all work must still be carried out effectively by the department, ensuring there is no disruption to the services, programs, and welfare policies that American citizens are currently enjoying.
This month, the U.S. Department of Education has seen significant staff cuts. The Donald Trump administration has rapidly downsized the department through a range of measures.
The number of staff at the U.S. Department of Education has been cut in half. Several agencies within the department have ceased operations. Funding for some agencies under the U.S. Department of Education has also been drastically reduced.
Currently, the plan to abolish the US Department of Education remains highly controversial in the United States. The White House has yet to clearly announce the specific steps to implement this plan.
Upon officially assuming the position of Minister of Education, Linda McMahon pledged to maintain the department's core programs, including support for public schools struggling with financial autonomy, and aid packages for underprivileged students.
However, there are currently no specific plans on which agencies will be transferred the key responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education to.
The role of the U.S. Department of Education primarily revolves around financial management, from student loans to financial aid for schools and universities, and various welfare programs such as school meals and support for homeless students. The U.S. Department of Education also plays a crucial role in overseeing the enforcement of civil rights in the field of education.
The U.S. Department of Education currently allocates billions of dollars annually to financially struggling schools, while also managing federal student loans totaling $1.6 trillion.
In the United States, the Republican Party has long advocated for the dissolution of the Department of Education, arguing that there is wastefulness in its operation. Furthermore, there is an overlap of authority between the Department of Education and state governments.
Many politicians argue that the American education system should be managed by state governments to better suit local conditions.
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