By law, only Congress can fully close federal agencies. But the department is already facing another 'very significant' workforce reduction, according to an email to staff sent last week.
2/ "No, Trump cannot dismantle the department by EO ... It can only be closed or its functions transferred by an act of Congress ... Congress has mandated that many programs specifically be administered by the Education Department. These programs can only be moved or abolished by an act of Congress."
-- Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw.bsky.social) March 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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