McMahon Clarifies The Rumors
Washington, D.C. – Education Secretary Linda McMahon is pushing back against what she calls a major “misconception” about President Trump’s plan to scale back the Department of Education and return power over schools to the states.
Speaking on The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt, McMahon reassured parents and educators that federal school funding is safe, even if the Education Department is downsized under Trump’s plan.
“Title I funding is appropriated by Congress—that’s not going away,” McMahon explained. “The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which funds our children with special needs, will also continue. Those programs are secure.”
McMahon said the fear that states will lose money is unfounded. Instead, she argued, Trump’s vision will empower states to make their own decisions, encourage innovation, and cut red tape in Washington.
Trump’s Supreme Court Victory on Education
In July, President Trump announced that McMahon would begin the process of dismantling parts of the Department of Education after a landmark Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for layoffs and restructuring.
On Truth Social, Trump declared:
“The Supreme Court has delivered a tremendous win for parents and students nationwide, granting the Trump Administration the authority to shift key functions of the Department of Education back to the states. This historic ruling paves the way for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to move forward with this critical reform.”
Power Back to Parents and States
While only Congress has the authority to completely eliminate the Education Department, Trump’s move marks a historic shift away from Washington control and toward local and parental authority in education.
McMahon emphasized that states with strong leadership will thrive even more under Trump’s plan:
“Those states that are being innovative and creative are going to continue to be that way,” she said.
✅ Why This Matters for Parents and Taxpayers
- Federal funding will continue: Title I and IDEA protections remain secure.
- States regain power: Local leaders, not Washington bureaucrats, will shape classrooms.
- Parents win big: Trump’s plan restores parental authority in education decisions.
- Supreme Court backs Trump: A major legal victory strengthens his education reform agenda.
