From late 2025 till now, the Trump administration has pursued efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. On March 25, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the department of education altogether.

Back in November 2025, a degree in education was no longer considered a professional degree. Now, the Department of Education has been completely dismantled.

Who will be in charge of education now?

The Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, claimed that shrinking the Department of Education as much as possible was the “final mission.” However, education is such a prevalent issue in the U.S. So, who is in charge of education now?

It’s important to note that there is not one set person in charge of education.

K-12 education is being overseen by the Department of Labor, as well as college and university programs. Meanwhile, Department of the Interior is in charge of Native American education. Foreign Language programs are being handed off to the Department of State. Finally, child and medical care programs are being watched over by the Department of Healthcare and Human Services.

What does this mean for students and teachers?

If you’re thinking about applying for student loans, there are changes being enacted for the process starting on July 1 of this year. There will be fewer options after that date for loan plans. There is the standard payment plan, as well as the repayment assistance plan.

If you borrow before July 1, your repayment options aren’t disappearing just yet. You can continue to apply for three existing payment plans: the standard plan, the graduated plan, as well as the 25-year extended plan. To learn more regarding specific payment plans, visit: http://harvard.edu

The Trump Administration hopes that this restructuring will bring education back to the states. Meanwhile, teachers and students hope that the federal government will make wise decisions as this process continues.