"While President Donald Trump's longtime vow to break up the federal Education Department may sound straightforward, his attempts to follow through have been hampered by big obstacles, including court challenges, congressional opposition and even some of his own signature legislation," USA Today reports.

... "College financial aid offices gave similar warnings. Melanie Storey, the president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, urged the Education Department to 'proceed with extreme caution.'"

"'Just as we would not expect ED staff to have a comprehensive understanding of employment law, for example, we can’t assume that employees in other agencies would have – or could quickly acquire – the specialized knowledge required to administer these programs effectively,' she said in a statement."

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Publication Date: 11/22/2025