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Trump's Education Department Dismantling Sparks Legal Battle

11/22/2025

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President Donald Trump announced dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and transferring functions to the Departments of Labor, Interior, Health and Human Services, and State.
Critics, including NEA President Becky Pringle and AFT President Randi Weingarten, say the move will create chaos and reduce support for low-income students.
Lawmakers question the legality of interagency agreements, noting Congress must authorize restructures.
Education leaders are preparing legal challenges to the reorganization.

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President Donald Trump announced dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and transferring functions to the Departments of Labor, Interior, Health and Human Services, and State.
Critics, including NEA President Becky Pringle and AFT President Randi Weingarten, say the move will create chaos and reduce support for low-income students.
Lawmakers question the legality of interagency agreements, noting Congress must authorize restructures.
Education leaders are preparing legal challenges to the reorganization.