President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign a long-anticipated executive order on Thursday that aims to shut down the Department of Education, acting on a key campaign pledge, according to a White House summary seen by Reuters.

The president campaigned extensively on a promise to dismantle the department and appointed an education secretary keen to carry out the task.

Rep. Michael Rulli told Fox News Digital he is working on a bill to codify President Donald Trump's executive order on the Department of Education.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said all the critical functions of the Department of Education will remain, ahead of President Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun attended the White House's signing ceremony of an executive order that is designed to dismantle the Department of Education.

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."

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday that seeks to dismantle the Department of Education and leave school policy in the hands of states, making good on a campaign promise that has energized conservatives and worried education advocates.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start dismant l ing the Education Department.