Understanding Trump’s Dismantling of the Education Department—and What’s At Stake

TIME

The Trump Administration can push through with its plans to dismantle the Department of Education after the Supreme Court allowed it to continue laying off nearly 1,400 employees.

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00:00The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to move ahead with its

00:03plan to wind down the Education Department, and that work is already underway.

00:08With a green light from the court, the Education Department said it plans to lay off about

00:121,400 employees and begin outsourcing some of its work to other agencies.

00:17Already the department said it's planning to move its workforce development programs

00:20to the Department of Labor, and it's negotiating an agreement with the Treasury Department

00:25related to the management of student loans.

00:27All the work is expected to be handed off to the Justice Department, HHS, and other agencies.

00:32It's part of President Donald Trump's campaign promise to shut down the Education Department

00:36and move its power to the states.

00:38Some education advocates worry it will lead to disruptions and ultimately fewer services

00:42for students across the country.

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