A poll released Thursday by the Beacon Center shows that while Tennesseans said they support the U.S. Department of Education, half of them want to eliminate it.
Of the 50% who support its elimination, 53% were Republicans, 40% were Democrats and 10% were independent voters.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March that would close the federal education department.
"While a plurality of voters (40%) have a favorable opinion of the Department of Education, most voters want it eliminated," said Mark Cunningham, Beacon's senior fellow for public opinion. "It's clear that most Tennesseans believe the government should have some role in education, but most prefer that it be done at the state level, even if they have a positive opinion of the Department of Education generally."
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