Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

This executive order, issued by the President, directs the closure of the U.S. Department of Education and the return of education authority to states and local communities. It argues that federal control of education has failed, citing poor student performance on national assessments and inefficient management of federal education programs. The order requires the Secretary of Education to take steps to wind down the department while ensuring continuity of services and compliance with federal law regarding discrimination.