"The Trump administration says its plan to dismantle the Education Department offers a fix for the nation's lagging academics - a solution that could free schools from the strictures of federal influence. Yet to some school and state officials, the plan appears to add more bureaucracy, with no clear benefit for students who struggle with math or reading. Instead of being housed in a single agency, much of the Education Department's work now will be spread across four other federal departments."
"The plan increases bureaucracy fivefold, Washington state's education chief said, "undoubtedly creating confusion and duplicity" for educators and families. His counterpart in California said the plan is "clearly less efficient" and invites disruption. Maryland's superintendent raised concerns about "the challenges of coordinating efforts with multiple federal agencies." "States were not engaged in this process, and this is not what we have asked for - or what our students need," said Jill Underly, Wisconsin's state superintendent."
The Trump administration plans to dismantle the Education Department and redistribute its functions across four other federal departments. The Labor Department will take over most funding and support for schools while the Education Department retains some duties, including policy. The proposal aims to increase state authority over schooling and potentially free schools from federal constraints. Many state education officials warn the plan would multiply bureaucracy, create confusion and duplicity, and complicate coordination between states and multiple federal agencies. Several state chiefs called the plan less efficient, disruptive, and not requested by states. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said federal funding will continue without disruption and schools will gain more flexibility while Congress retains the power to abolish the department.
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