Summary
The U.S. Department of Education is evaluating how to move some of its education programs to other government agencies. This is part of President Donald Trump's broader plan to close the Education Department, which requires approval from Congress. Some programs, like student loans and adult education, are already in the process of being shifted to other departments.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Education is considering shifting some education programs to other federal agencies.
- Layoffs have occurred in the Education Department’s Office of Special Education Programs.
- Closing the Department of Education requires an act of Congress.
- The department is already moving adult education and workforce programs to the Department of Labor.
- There are negotiations to transfer a $1.6-trillion student-loan portfolio to the Treasury Department.
- No formal agreements have been signed for these changes.
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program could move to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- A federal judge has temporarily stopped layoffs as a legal challenge progresses.
