For decades, the Republican Party has sought to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that education policy should be left to the states. Now, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling on his education secretary to begin doing so — but fully closing the agency would require an act of Congress.

Treasure Coast schools receive millions in federal funds. "I hope we don't lose what we need for our kids. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed."

President Donald Trump said Friday that the Small Business Administration will absorb the Department of Education’s massive student loan portfolio as he seeks to dismantle the agency and shift more power over education to the states.