ESTABLISHED 2024 A CIVIC RECORD — CONFIRMED ACTIONS, CONFIRMED FACTS April 20, 2026

Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition Closure

The Trump administration moved to close the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) at the Department of Education, which provides support for English language learners. This action eliminates federal programs designed to assist non-English speaking students in schools across the country. The closure directly impacts millions of English language learner students and schools that rely on federal resources and guidance for language instruction programs.