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President Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday aimed at shutting down the Education Department, according to two administration officials familiar with the matter.Why it matters: The unprecedented order that USA Today first reported on, if acted upon, could have widespread ramifications for state and local governments and students and families across the country.The Department of Education disperses critical financial aid and grant programs and is responsible for ensuring equity in education access and quality across the U.S.Driving the news: The executive order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon “to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the States” while ensuring “uninterrupted delivery of services…
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Trump to sign order Thursday aimed at shutting down the Education Department
Ivana Saric
15:22
President Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday aimed at shutting down the Education Department, according to two administration officials familiar with the matter.Why it matters: The unprecedented order that USA Today first reported on, if acted upon, could have widespread ramifications for state and local governments and students and families across the country.The