This story discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second term on education policy. While Trump has made promises to eliminate the Department of Education, expand school choice, and crack down on immigration, the likelihood of these proposals being implemented remains uncertain. Experts predict that Trump may repeal Biden’s Title IX rewrite, leading to changes in civil rights enforcement and education budgets. The outcome will largely depend on the composition of Congress and Trump’s choice for education secretary. Immigration enforcement could have significant effects on school communities, while transgender students may lose protections under a Trump administration. School choice initiatives may receive a modest boost, but the level of support for such measures remains unclear. This is an evolving story that will continue to be updated.
