Kalamazoo Times

Speaker Matt Hall recently expressed his support for abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for the return of its powers and responsibilities to individual states. Hall delivered a speech on the House floor, aligning with President Trump's efforts to transfer control over education back to state governments.

Michigan House Republicans have also shown support for these efforts, which aim to increase state-level control over education systems. This move is part of a broader initiative to decentralize federal control.

The proposal to dismantle the federal department has sparked discussions about the best way to manage education policy and ensure effective educational standards across the country.