In a move that's sure to stir discussions across education sectors, the Trump administration has taken a decisive step towards dismantling the existing framework of the U.S. Department of Education. Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Senator Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, both leading figures of the Senate Education Committee, have publicly praised the executive action that seeks to to decisively shift educational control back to the states, according to the Oklahoma Senate.

Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Senator Pugh, expressed optimism about the change. "President Trump’s executive order gives Oklahoma a unique opportunity to return accountability and transparency to the state," he stated. He continued by claiming a commitment to putting "students and families first," while emphasizing the collaborative efforts with federal and state entities to adapt to the changes, as reported by the Oklahoma Senate.

The sentiment was echoed by Vice Chair Seifried, who highlighted the potential to cut past federal red tape. "The Trump Administration’s announcement to upend the U.S. Department of Education is welcome news given the ineffective bureaucracy it has become," she commented. She made it clear that the objective isn't to slash funding for crucial programs but to utilize those funds more efficiently at the state level, as obtained by the Oklahoma Senate.