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Donald Trump’s election sets the stage for significant changes in higher education policy when he takes office in January, including his proposal to shut down the U.S. Department of Education.
With Republicans securing the Senate, the House’s outcome will shape Trump’s ability to advance his agenda. If Republicans control both chambers, Trump will have greater freedom to pursue legislative goals, including eliminating the Education Department.
Congress would need to approve the Education Department’s elimination, but it’s uncertain if lawmakers will support it. However, regulatory changes are likely.
Trump has pledged to use accreditation as a “secret weapon” against colleges, vowing to fire “radical left” accrediting agencies and criticizing colleges’ handling of campus protests:
Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. indoctrination system (college) by seizing funds from schools that refuse to comply with his accreditation system.
1. “Our secret weapon will be the college accreditation system.”
2. “Fire the radical left accreditors that have allowed our… pic.twitter.com/kL3PthrRZU
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 11, 2024
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