President Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education

(KYMA, KECY) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier in the week to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

As part of a campaign promise, President Trump signed the order on Thursday.

First 5 California denounced the order on Friday, stating that it was a reckless move.

"This decision puts millions of children and families at risk, particularly those who depend on early learning programs and federal support to access a quality education," said Jackie Thu-Huong Wong, Executive Director of First 5 California. "By dismantling the Department of Education, the administration is turning its back on America's most vulnerable children—especially those in low-income communities, children with disabilities, and rural families who rely on federal funding for basic education services."

The U.S. Department of Education helps fund programs that prepare children for school.