Trump’s education overhaul: GOP governors call for unfettered block grants to transform US schools

Republican governors, led by Iowa, are urging the Trump administration to transform federal education aid into block grants with fewer restrictions. This proposal aims to give states greater flexibility in managing funds, bypassing federal regulations. Support for block grants is growing in GOP-led states like Oklahoma and Florida, though critics warn it could weaken protections for vulnerable students. Iowa’s March 2025 request has set the stage for further state-driven reforms in US education funding.