Summary

Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act, aiming to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, a long-time Republican goal aligned with Trump’s agenda.

The bill proposes redistributing the department’s $200 billion budget and responsibilities to other federal agencies and states, such as shifting federal student loans to the Treasury.

Critics warn this could undermine protections for students with disabilities and marginalized groups.

While the bill faces significant political hurdles, it reflects broader GOP efforts to reduce federal influence over education policy.

  • Default_Defect
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    4 hours ago

    Because its just that simple right? Its not like we’re living paycheck to paycheck already.

    • ubergeek@lemmy.today
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      2 hours ago

      It’s not simple, but it’s what people tend to do, globally. They emigrate from hellholes to not he’ll holes.