The struggling HBCU is dependent on state money to survive — but is also owed money by Tennessee, the Biden administration had said.
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.