Department of Education, Mike Rounds and South Dakota

South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds introduces bill to eliminate U.S. Department of Education
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.S. Department of Education (ED) and redistribute its work to other federal departments.
State teachers union comes out against Rounds' proposed elimination of U.S. Department of Education
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.
South Dakota Republican introduces bill to eliminate Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation on Thursday to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that would have the support of President-elect Trump. The proposal would get rid of the federal agency and move all critical programs to other departments.
Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the Department of Education
According to the bill, the treasury department will allocate Block grants to states for K-12 and postsecondary education. The treasury secretary also has the power to withhold these funds if they are mishandled by the states. The Justice Department will oversee federal civil rights laws that were previously under Title VI.
It’s Not Just Trump—Republicans Have Plan to Gut Education Department
The Republican vision for the Department of Education’s destruction goes far beyond Donald Trump. On Thursday, Republican Senator Mike Rounds introduced a bill that would totally abolish the department.
Can Trump eliminate the Department of Education?
President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to close the Department of Education and shift control to states, but it's easier said than done.
What might happen if Trump eliminates the Department Of Education?
President-elect Donald Trump plans to significantly restructure the federal government and downsize several federal agencies, and there's one department he wants to completely eliminate: the Department of Education.
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SDEA expresses 'strong opposition' to Sen. Mike Rounds' bill cutting Education Department
The South Dakota Education Association is expressing “deep concern and strong opposition” to U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds’ ...
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Rounds introduces plan to dismantle Dept. of Education
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has come out in support of shutting down the federal Department of Education on social media ...
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Thune and Rounds pass resolution honoring Tim Johnson
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced the U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring former Sen.
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Senator Rounds introduces bill to eliminate US Department of Education
Mike Rounds of South Dakota introduced legislation Thursday that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and ...
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Rounds: Federal dollars to remain the same despite DOE elimination
Senator Mike Rounds is proposing legislation to do away with the U.S. Department of Education. It’s called the “Returning ...
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South Dakota Republican says Thune will ‘be a great leader’ for Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said Sunday that Sen. John Thune (R-S.C.) will “be a great leader” for the Senate as Republicans in the upper chamber prepare for a return to power. “I’ve known ...
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How popular is Gov. Kristi Noem? Poll assesses top lawmakers as South Dakota looks to 2026
Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.