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Trump's Education Department Restructuring Faces Congressional Hurdles

11/18/2025

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Trump's Education Overhaul

The Department of Education plans to transfer offices to other agencies as part of the goal of U.S. President Donald Trump to dismantle the department.
Secretary Linda McMahon aims to move special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring no disruption for students with disabilities.
The closure requires Congressional approval and 60 Senate votes.

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Trump Advocates Education Closure

A poll by Yes Every Kid Foundation shows support for closing Department of Education rising to 56% from 51%.
Support rises when respondents learn K-12 funding would be preserved and functions merged.
The poll sampled 1,500 registered voters with a margin of error 2.5%.
U.S. President Donald Trump has prioritized closing Department of Education and taken executive actions to shrink it.
Full dissolution requires Congressional approval and faces Senate dynamics.

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Trump's Education Overhaul

The Department of Education plans to transfer offices to other agencies as part of the goal of U.S. President Donald Trump to dismantle the department.
Secretary Linda McMahon aims to move special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring no disruption for students with disabilities.
The closure requires Congressional approval and 60 Senate votes.

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