It sounds strange, doesn’t it? Department of Education. We’re going to eliminate it,” Trump said as he signed the order in front of schoolchildren.

The long-expected executive order will likely face significant legal challenges over whether Trump has the authority to dismantle the agency.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to largely dismantle the Education Department — an organization created by Congress and tasked with sweeping responsibilities that involve billions in funds that impact millions of American students.