NBC News - In addition to managing the federal student loan portfolio for college students and post-secondary students, the Education Department is charged with distributing millions of dollars in funding for K-12 schools through programs that serve more than 50 million students in almost 100,000 public schools and 32,000 private schools.
That includes funding for thousands of so-called Title I schools — schools that receive federal dollars to help low-income families — as well as for programs that ensure disabled students have access to a free and appropriate public education. In addition, the agency’s Office for Civil Rights enforces laws that aim to prevent discrimination in schools.
The White House has shared little about its plans. Responding to questions about the timing or possible details of a potential executive order regarding the agency, White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement, "As promised, President Trump will explore options to empower the states, promote educational freedom, prioritize parents over politicians, and restore greatness to our education system.”
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