Trump order threatens Native student funding

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, a move that could significantly impact Native students. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) called the order a “betrayal of a sacred federal promise,” warning it could cut funding for special education, Native language programs, and tribal colleges. Advocates say Native students, most of whom attend public schools, would be left vulnerable to state budget decisions.