Allies of former President Donald Trump are quietly developing radical plans to dismantle the US Department of Education should he secure a second term, according to documents obtained by The Independent.
The Blueprint for Change
The ambitious proposal, part of the conservative "Project 2025" initiative, outlines a comprehensive restructuring of federal education policy that would fundamentally alter America's educational landscape.
At the heart of the plan lies a dramatic shift in education funding. The proposal advocates redirecting federal money away from traditional public schools toward programmes that support school choice and parental control over education.
What the Plan Entails
- Dismantling the Department of Education's current structure
- Creating federal tax credits for private school tuition
- Establishing direct funding mechanisms for homeschooling
- Eliminating programmes deemed "woke" by conservatives
Conservative Vision for American Education
The 920-page document, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, represents the most detailed conservative policy blueprint in modern history. It envisions an education system where parents rather than federal bureaucrats determine educational outcomes.
"The federal education system is broken and doesn't work for American families," the plan asserts, arguing that decades of federal involvement have failed to improve educational outcomes despite substantial funding increases.
Political Implications
This education overhaul forms part of a broader conservative agenda that could reshape multiple government agencies. The detailed planning suggests Trump allies are preparing for immediate action should he win the November election, potentially bypassing congressional approval through executive actions.
The proposals have already drawn sharp criticism from teachers' unions and Democratic lawmakers who argue they would undermine public education and create greater inequality in America's school system.
