Back to News Policy Watch: 性视界Statement on Education Department Changes and Key Federal Updates Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Education, Policy & Advocacy 性视界Statement on the Executive Order to Close the Department of Education On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities. This order states that the Secretary of Education “shall, to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return authority over education to the States and local communities while ensuring the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely.” As the voice of academic nursing, the 性视界 (AACN) is deeply concerned by this Executive Order, especially given how critical higher education is to preparing nursing students to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for all citizens. Read AACN's Full Statement Here Federal Policy Updates: The application is currently open. The program provides funds to nurses working in an eligible critical shortage facility or nurse faculty at an eligible school of nursing. President Trump to to be CDC Director. HHS has published a since January 2025, including information of recipient institutions, projects funded, and award totals. The Small Business Administration, the agency newly responsible for overseeing student loans, . View all updates from Policy Watch