President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has sparked fierce debate. By shifting student loans to the Small Business Administration and disability services to the Department of Health and Human Services, the administration touts efficiency and reduced federal control. Critics, however, warn of mismanagement, weakened protections, and deepened educational disparities, leaving students in uncertain territory.Trump to axe Education Department’s grip on student loans, special ed: A game changer or Pandora’s box for students?
President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has sparked fierce debate. By shifting student loans to the Small Business Administration and disability services to the Department of Health and Human Services, the administration touts efficiency and reduced federal control. Critics, however, warn of mismanagement, weakened protections, and deepened educational disparities, leaving students in uncertain territory.