US House Republicans take ‘first step’ toward dismantling Department of Education

House Republicans have moved closer to significantly scaling back the U.S. Department of Education's role, advancing a package of 10 bills that align with President Trump's agenda to lessen the department's responsibilities. This legislative push, approved nearly along party lines by the House Committee on Education and Workforce, signals a potential shift in federal education policy, possibly reducing federal oversight and increasing state control. This move could reshape how educational standards and funding are managed nationwide, impacting everything from school curricula to federal aid distribution.