Potential Education Department Shutdown Sparks Debate on Future of U.S. Schools

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee supports President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that states like Tennessee are better equipped to manage education funding without federal bureaucracy. Critics, however, highlight the DOE's role in managing federal student loans and programs for children with special needs. The proposal would require congressional approval, needing 60 Senate votes, but Republicans hold only 53 seats.