The South Dakota Education Association is expressing “deep concern and strong opposition” to U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds’ “Returning Education to Our States Act,” which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (ED). SDEA represents more than ...

Republican Sen. Mike Rounds is proposing legislation to do away with the U.S. Department of Education. It’s called the “Returning Education to Our States Act.” The move falls in line with President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to eliminate the Department of Education which was formed in 1979.

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota introduced legislation Thursday that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute some of its programs across other federal agencies.

Sen. Mike Rounds introduces the “Returning Education to Our States Act” that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs under other departments.The legislation would redirect these to the Departments of Interior,

Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota has introduced legislation to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, a move in line with promises President-elect Donald Trump made on the campaign trail.

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) introduced the “Returning Education to Our States Act” to the Senate on Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from his office. The bill would eliminate the U.