Signing the executive order to start closing the Dept. of Education is likely legal under presidential authority, but full closure needs Congress. Legal challenges are already filed, disputing implementation like staff layoffs. It’s a complex, controversial process.

The legal challenges to closing the Dept. of Education highlight the complexity and controversy surrounding the process. While the executive order may start the process, full closure requires congressional approval. Staff layoffs and implementation issues are already under dispute, indicating a challenging road ahead.