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Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14242 on March 20, 2025, directing the closure of the Department of Education and returning control of education to states and local communities. The order argues that federal oversight has failed to improve educational outcomes, citing low proficiency scores in reading and math among students. It mandates the Secretary of Education to take necessary steps for the department's closure while ensuring the continued delivery of services and compliance with federal laws. The order also emphasizes the elimination of programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender ideology if they are deemed to violate federal law.
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Mar 12, 2025
FRRestoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Feb 20, 2025
FRKeeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
Feb 19, 2025
FREstablishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission
Feb 12, 2025
FREstablishment of the White House Faith Office
Feb 11, 2025
FRKeeping Men Out of Women's Sports
On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14201, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports." The order mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding must ensure fair athletic opportunities for women and girls, as intended by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. It directs the Secretary of Education to enforce policies that reserve women's sports for biological females and rescind funding from programs that fail to comply. The order also calls for a review of international sports policies to promote fairness and safety for female athletes and aims to prevent males from participating in women's sports categories.
Feb 03, 2025
FRAdditional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism
On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14188, titled "Additional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism." This order reaffirms a previous executive order aimed at protecting Jewish students from anti-Semitic harassment, particularly in educational settings, and responds to a rise in anti-Semitic incidents following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. It mandates that federal agencies identify legal tools to combat anti-Semitism and report on pending complaints and cases related to campus anti-Semitism. The order also encourages the Attorney General to use civil rights laws to address these issues and directs the Secretaries of State, Education, and Homeland Security to recommend ways for educational institutions to monitor and report relevant activities by foreign students and staff.
Feb 03, 2025
FREnding Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14190 on January 29, 2025, aiming to eliminate what he describes as "radical indoctrination" in K-12 schools. The order directs federal agencies to develop a strategy to prevent the use of federal funds for promoting gender ideology and discriminatory equity ideology in schools. It emphasizes protecting parental rights under existing laws like FERPA and PPRA. Additionally, the order reestablishes the President's Advisory 1776 Commission to promote patriotic education and advises on the celebration of America's 250th Independence anniversary. This action seeks to ensure that educational content aligns with what the administration considers patriotic values and legal standards.
Feb 03, 2025
FRExpanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families" to enhance educational choices for families. The order directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidance on using federal funds to support state-based K-12 educational choice initiatives. It also instructs the Secretaries of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and the Interior to review and propose plans for expanding educational options, including private and faith-based schools, for various groups, such as low-income families, military families, and students eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools. The aim is to empower parents in directing their children's education and improve educational outcomes.
Jan 31, 2025
FREnding Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173 on January 21, 2025, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." This order mandates all federal agencies to eliminate any policies or practices that provide race- or sex-based preferences under the guise of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI or DEIA), which are deemed illegal and discriminatory. The order revokes several previous executive actions related to promoting diversity and inclusion and instructs agencies to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. It also directs the private sector to end similar DEI practices and requires a strategic enforcement plan to address illegal discrimination. The order aims to reinforce merit-based opportunities and uphold civil rights protections for all Americans.
Jan 31, 2025
FRPresident's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14177, establishing the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This council is designed to bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to advise the President on science, technology, education, and innovation policy. The council will consist of up to 24 members, including the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and the Special Advisor for AI & Crypto, who will serve as co-chairs. PCAST aims to provide scientific and technical information to inform public policy, enhance national security, and maintain U.S. leadership in emerging technologies. The order revokes a previous executive order and sets a two-year term for the council unless extended.