Trump’s order to dismantle Deptartment of Education gets backing by House GOP

House Republican Rep. Michael Rulli from Ohio is taking swift action to solidify President Donald Trump’s executive order into federal law. Rulli, who attended the White House event where Trump announced the order, wasted no time in declaring his intention to introduce legislation to make the changes permanent.

“I want to thank President Trump for inviting me to the White House for the signing of this executive order. Government functions best when it is closer to the people it serves, which is why returning control of education to the states is such a critical step,” Rulli stated.

He emphasized that his bill would safeguard funding for essential programs like Pell Grants, Title I programs, and resources for children with disabilities and special needs. Drawing from his experience serving on a local school board, Rulli highlighted the importance of empowering states to address the unique needs of their communities and amplify the voices of local school leaders.

Support for Trump’s initiative to reduce the Department of Education has been evident among congressional Republicans. Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana commended Education Secretary Linda McMahon for ushering in the much-needed change. He asserted that the shift towards local control would benefit students, parents, teachers, and administrators by offering greater choice and improved outcomes.

In addition to Rulli’s forthcoming bill, Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky reintroduced a measure to abolish the Department of Education altogether by the end of 2026. While the specifics of Rulli’s legislation remain unclear, a spokesperson indicated that it would closely align with Trump’s executive order, focusing on returning education responsibilities to the states.

Despite potential challenges in the Senate, where bipartisan support would be necessary to pass such a bill, the push to dismantle or eliminate the Department of Education will require congressional action to ensure its permanence and shield it from legal challenges.

As the debate unfolds in Congress, the future of education policy in the United States hangs in the balance. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the House of Representatives. Follow her on Twitter at @liz_elkind and reach out with tips at elizabeth.elkind@fox.com.