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What will happen at my school if Trump closes the Department of Education?

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President Donald Trump has vowed to close the U.S. Department of Education .

Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed Friday that Trump "clearly intends” to sign an order targeting her department.

The department doesn't decide what kids learn, but it has no control over curricula or curricula.

The Constitution gives Congress the power to pass laws and the president to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed”.

The Education Department does not control school curricula, so courses at K-12 schools and on college campuses won't be affected.

Public schools are required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide a “free appropriate public education” to all students with disabilities.

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