The feds not only fund programs for the most vulnerable children, but also Pell grants, manage state compliance with federal law, like Title IX.

President-elect Trump has repeatedly pledged to dismantle the Department of Education, a decision that could radically reshape learning across America. Why it matters: The Department of Education plays a crucial role in making education access and quality more equitable for students across the country.

In order to scrap the agency, the incoming Republican president would need congressional approval.