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

House Republicans have taken a significant step toward reducing the Department of Education's role, advancing a legislative package to shrink its responsibilities. This move aligns with President Trump's agenda to limit federal education oversight. The approval of the 10 bills by the House Committee on Education and Workforce, largely along party lines, signals a potential shift in federal education policy, raising questions about future educational funding and oversight. This could lead to more state-level control over education but also sparks debate over the balance between federal and state authority in education.