President Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Education discusses the process of abolishing the department and the need for congressional approval. Trump has expressed interest in eliminating the Department of Education to bring power back to the states.
Key Points
Congressional approval required to abolish Department of Education
President Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education and return power to states
Pros
Discussing the need for better functioning Department of Education
Examining the possibility of abolishing the Department of Education to empower states
Cons
Impact on programs like TRIO that assist first-generation college students
Concerns about regulatory control if the Department of Education is abolished