Executive order · Signed March 20, 2025

Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

President Donald Trump signed it on March 20, 2025. Published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2025, 90 FR 13679.

Executive Order 14242
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  1. Johnny Olszewski, Jr.DDemocratMaryland · House · January 9, 2026

    New Dems Release Workforce & Education Agenda to Empower the Next Generation

    “Following the President’s Executive Order 14242 on March 20th to dismantle the Department of Education, the Administration has moved quickly to unwind and reassign the Department’s core functions, undermining decades of progress for American students. Congressional Republicans continue to promote policies that strip students of resources, protections, and pathways needed to succeed in the 21st century.”

    Named by: order number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 3c815cb108ce2f7d

  2. Andrew OglesRRepublicanTennessee · House · March 26, 2025

    Ogles Introduces Bill to Codify Trump Department of Education Closure

    “WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Andy Ogles introduced the Make Education Great Again Act, codifying President Trump’s executive order closing the Department of Education entitled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities. In line with the President’s Executive Order, the bill specifically allows the Education Secretary to dramatically cut funds allocated toward the Department and enhance transparency regarding educational”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 2e9ad4fee56154c6

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