Department of Education Acts to Free States from Excess Federal Mandates
· Texas Border Business
The U.S. Department of Education, under President Trump and Secretary Linda McMahon, is promoting state control over education by expanding federal flexibilities. Recently, Florida and Illinois were approved for Ed-Flex, bringing the total to 18 states utilizing this authority. Ed-Flex allows states to waive certain federal requirements, enabling more local control over education funding. This includes flexibility in spending Student Support and Academic Enrichment funds. The Department has also issued guidance encouraging states to implement existing flexibilities in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, allowing better fund transferability and use of federal resources to meet local needs.
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