The Associated Press reported Tuesday that an executive order initiating the dismantling of the Department of Education could come sometime this week.

“Federal funding makes up a relatively small portion of public school budgets — roughly 14%,” AP reported. “Colleges and universities are more reliant on it, through research grants along with federal financial aid that helps students pay their tuition.”

Ogden School District superintendent Luke Rasmussen told the Standard-Examiner in an emailed statement that the district will adapt to whatever comes.

“As a school district, our top priority remains providing every student with the resources and support they need to succeed,” he said. “Regardless of potential changes at the federal level, Ogden School District is committed to adapting and ensuring continuity in the services we provide to our students and families.”

He added that, based on reports, proposed orders don’t necessarily mean funding will be taken away from school districts.

“Recent reports indicate that proposed changes would focus on the organizational structure of the Department of Education rather than eliminating federal funding for local schools,” he said. “While the future of the department is being debated, it is likely that the responsibility for distributing these funds would shift to another federal agency or be placed under state control.”

Lane Findlay, public information officer and safety officer for Weber School District, told the Standard-Examiner the district is monitoring the situation but had no comment at this time. Weber State University officials also stated a desire to wait for an official action to take place before commenting.

Rasmussen said there are several areas that federal funding helps with.

“Federal funding plays a critical role in supporting essential programs, such as Title I for our low-income schools and special education services that help students with disabilities reach their full potential,” he said. “These programs provide valuable resources that directly impact student learning, teacher support, and overall school success. It is imperative that any policy changes take into account the needs of the students and communities who depend on these services.”

Whatever happens, he said the district remains true to its mission.

“Ogden is a resilient community, and our district will continue to advocate for the resources necessary to support our students, regardless of how these funds are administered,” he said. “We remain focused on our mission to empower excellence in education and will work with state and federal leaders to ensure that the needs of our students are met.”