The lawmakers want to meet with a senior official over concerns about the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the department's responsibilities.
During the signing ceremony, the president warned colleges and K-12 schools that they could lose federal funding if they don’t comply.
House Republicans touted school choice and alternative career pathways as Democrats vowed to protect the U.S. Department of Education.
The partnership aims to have high school students graduate with an associate degree — and automatic admission to the historically Black college.