- Trump’s Big Move: Orders RFK Jr. and HHS to take over school special needs and nutrition programs from the DOE.
- Reason? Bureaucracy: Trump slams DOE for failing kids, promising “better, faster care.”
- Major Shake-Up: Millions of students could be impacted by this education policy overhaul.
President Trump just dropped a political thunderbolt — and the Department of Education is squarely in his crosshairs. In a bold move, Trump announced that he’s directing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take control of school special needs and nutrition programs, stripping them from the DOE.
Why? According to Trump, the bloated bureaucracy has been failing America’s kids for decades. And he’s done waiting. “RFK Jr. will deliver better, faster care!” Trump declared, signaling his confidence that Kennedy can overhaul programs that have long been buried in red tape.
This shift means two critical areas — services for special needs students and school meal programs — will no longer be managed by the same agency that’s been criticized for prioritizing politics over performance. Instead, Trump wants these programs run under HHS, an agency with experience in healthcare and nutrition, to make them more efficient and effective.
Critics will call it controversial. Supporters will call it common sense. One thing’s certain: this is a seismic shake-up in education policy that could impact millions of families. And given RFK Jr.’s reputation for challenging the status quo, expect some fireworks ahead.