Trump to axe Education Department’s grip on student loans, special ed: A game changer or Pandora’s box for students? – The Times of India
President Donald Trump has signed an order to dissolve the US Department of Education, cutting away decades of federal oversight in one of the nation’s most radical education reforms. With the stroke of his pen, Trump’s executive order has also robbed the department of its authority over student loan management and disability services, transferring these pivotal functions to other agencies. The administration champions this as a victory against federal overreach, promising a leaner, more efficient system with greater state control.However, critics warn that this sweeping dismantling could open Pandora’s box, unleashing a storm of unintended consequences—from mismanaged student loans to fragile safeguards for students with disabilities. This transition could leave students caught between a ...