President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit.

Schools across America, including in Florida, are gearing up for the possibility of officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) showing up to their campuses.

Because many of the programs administered by the department were created through acts of Congress, it is likely Trump will first seek to reshuffle responsibilities to other Cabinet agencies. Project 2025,