What does the Department of Education actually do? Well, let me start with what it doesn't do, which I think a lot of people were confused about what the Department of Education does. … The Department of Education doesn't buy books. … agency that is a pass through for the funds that are appropriated by Congress. But primarily, you know, I think our job should be at this particular point is to focus on returning education to the states. (00:13–00:15)
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