Salinas Condemns Trump’s Order to Dismantle Department of Education
Representative Andrea Salinas has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump's recent order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The move, which aims to redistribute the department's responsibilities to state governments, has sparked widespread controversy. Salinas argued that such a drastic change would jeopardize crucial programs like student loans and special education, which are currently managed by the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office.
Trump's proposal has been met with opposition from various quarters, including educators and disability rights advocates. Critics fear that without federal oversight, resources for disabled children could be significantly reduced. A recent CNN report highlighted concerns that the dismantling of the department might lead to uneven educational standards across states, potentially harming students with disabilities who rely on federal protections and funding.
The Associated Press and NPR have also covered the potential ramifications of Trump's order, emphasizing the uncertainty it creates for millions of students and families who depend on federal education programs. As debates continue, the future of the Department of Education remains uncertain, with significant implications for the nation's educational landscape.
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What will happen to my student loan?
If the department fully shuts down, student loans will not go away. Trump told reporters at the White House on March 6 that student loans would be brought under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Treasury, Department of Commerce, or the Small Business Administration (SBA).
What will happen to FAFSA if the Department of Education shuts down?
The debt-ridden federal government isn't going to give up that money. So if the Education Department closed, another federal entity would take the loan system over. In the short term, any agency inheriting the loan portfolio would need to keep the servicers that collect and track payments.
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