As Donald Trump's nominee for education secretary faces a Senate confirmation hearing, concerns are mounting over Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education.
While Linda McMahon promises to strengthen the education system, her nomination comes amid efforts by Trump and his allies to dismantle federal oversight of education, especially for students with disabilities.
The Project 2025 agenda proposes shifting responsibility for special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) while removing federal requirements that guarantee inclusion for students with disabilities, MSNBC reported.
The Education Department currently serves over 50 million students in 98,000 public schools and provides financial aid to more than 12 million college students.
Despite these services, Trump has floated the idea of eliminating the department via executive order, though doing so would require congressional approval and likely face legal challenges.
During her nomination process, McMahon has highlighted the importance of apprenticeship programs and workforce development, but critics argue that her support for Project 2025's education policies contradicts these claims.
If Trump successfully weakens the Department of Education, millions of students with disabilities may lose essential protections, and public schools could struggle with funding shortfalls.
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