Department of Education Shuts Offices for 'Security Reasons' Amid Trump's Plans to Dismantle Agency

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : Opponents, however, warn that removing the federal agency could disrupt school funding, particularly for low-income and special education programs that rely on federal assistance.
41% : " Republicans have long advocated for the elimination of the department, arguing that federal intervention in education has weakened state autonomy and driven up administrative costs.
36% : While the exact timing remains unclear, Trump has emphasized the need to reduce federal control over education policy, arguing that decisions on schooling should be made at the state and local level.
34% : "The reality of our education system is stark, and the American people have elected President Trump to make significant changes in Washington," she wrote.

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