Brian Halstead, Deputy Commissioner | Nebraska Department of Education
Nebraska's Department of Education Commissioner Brian Maher has addressed school and ESU administrators concerning recent developments with the Federal Department of Education. The statement follows President Trump's executive order titled “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities.” The order instructs the Secretary of Education to take steps towards closing the Department and transferring educational authority back to states and local communities, while ensuring services remain uninterrupted.
Commissioner Maher commented on the situation saying, “We will not panic,” emphasizing a focus on facts. He noted that Secretary McMahon and White House officials have indicated that Congress would need to act for the Department's elimination, suggesting further developments are anticipated.
Currently, Nebraska's Department of Education continues its operations while awaiting federal guidance. Maher expressed his intention to engage with Secretary McMahon and other federal officials as events unfold. He stated his belief that Nebraska is ready to explore opportunities and tackle any challenges arising from these potential changes.
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