Those states include Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee, but “most Republicans’ fights and concerns with the Education Department revolve around K-12. But that’s just one aspect of the department’s work, and abolishing the agency would likely have ramifications for higher education, several experts predict. They point to the botched introduction of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid last year as evidence that any restructuring of this level can cause chaos.” Read more from Inside Higher Education.
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