Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.

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.

  • frunch@lemmy.world
    221·
    2 days 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 🥴

    • immutable@lemm.ee
      6·
      2 days ago

      I mean I’m sure the forms aren’t identical but is having to tell the same information so much of a burden that removing it materially changes anything?

      It seems like to work would be in tracking the spending and then once that is done what all is there to save from only having to hand that data to one watchdog instead of two?

      Unless of course one of those watchdogs, being a smaller state agency, could be cheaply bought and have their reporting requirements gutted.

      When powerful people want small government what they really want is cheaper bribes.