Trump campaigned on expanding school choice programs, and during the transition period, his spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, said he believed "that school choice is the civil rights issue of our time" and will "ensure all families have access to a great education, no matter their zip code."

The order attempts to end federal funding or support for gender-transition care for people under the age of 19. It is set to face legal challenges.

The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.