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submitted 4 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Summary

Trump is dismantling the Education Department and shifting education policy to states, but state officials across party lines say they're unprepared for this change.

While details remain unclear, the plan would require congressional approval. Critical questions include who would handle federal funding for low-income schools, disability programs, and civil rights enforcement.

Many Republican education officials support reduced federal oversight, while critics warn states lack resources for accountability.

Some conservatives suggest transferring student loan programs to Treasury and converting education funding to block grants, which could potentially redirect public funds to private schools.

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[-] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 71 points 4 months ago

if only anyone had been warning against this the entire biden admin…

/s

[-] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 33 points 4 months ago

So basically, states raise taxes on everyone significantly, which will either not happen or extremely piss off a lot of people, or our kids' education will be bare minimum? I don't know about other states, but in my state, taxes already represent about half the cost of its taxes per year. I don't mind it because it's worth it, but if this suddenly gets much higher I than it already is, I'm not sure we can even handle that at all.

[-] Kyrgizion@lemmy.world 28 points 4 months ago

I don't think anyone's going to be given a choice. It'll be "this is it, if you don't like it, homeschool". Of course education quality will nosedive, but the elite won't mind. They have their fancy ivy leagues which will keep churning out their sons and daughters ready for succession.

[-] PunnyName@lemmy.world 32 points 4 months ago

It's not that they didn't mind, this is what they've been planning.

[-] Xenobiotic@sh.itjust.works 29 points 4 months ago
[-] frunch@lemmy.world 22 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

From the article:

"The reporting requirements and the burdens that come along with not only having to report to the state office of public instruction on how you’re utilizing those funds but also having to report to the Department of Education just creates burdens on our school districts. My hope is this results in reduced red tape and federal oversight and overreach,” she said.

Oh boo hoo you have to actually say where you're spending the money?!? That definitely sounds like overreach 🥴

[-] SupraMario@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

This is what they wanted. Idiots home schooling their kids so they can grow up to be idiots.

[-] davidagain@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Critical questions include who would handle federal funding for low-income schools, disability programs, and civil rights enforcement.

Why would you think that president Musk or vice president Trump want any of those things to continue to be funded?

[-] samus12345@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago
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