Trump's Push to Eliminate the Department of Education Could Impact $1.6 Trillion in Student Loans and 4,100 Jobs
President Donald Trump's proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education could have significant repercussions, potentially affecting critical programs like the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio and funding for millions of students. With a 2024 budget of $251 billion and a workforce of 4,100 employees, the department manages K-12 and higher education programs, including federal grants and the enforcement of Title IX. This proposal is part of a wider Republican movement to reduce federal involvement in education, sparking debates over issues such as student loan forgiveness and critical race theory.
President Donald Trump's proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education could have significant repercussions, potentially affecting critical programs like the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio and funding for millions of students. With a 2024 budget of $251 billion and a workforce of 4,100 employees, the department manages K-12 and higher education programs, including federal grants and the enforcement of Title IX. This proposal is part of a wider Republican movement to reduce federal involvement in education, sparking debates over issues such as student loan forgiveness and critical race theory.
