Summary
The U.S. Education Department is moving some of its large grant programs to other federal agencies as part of President Donald Trump's plan to shut down the department. Key programs, including those for K-12 schools, will now be managed by the Department of Labor, while oversight of student loans will remain with the Education Department.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration plans to close the U.S. Education Department.
- The department is transferring major grant programs to other agencies.
- The Department of Labor will oversee funding for K-12 schools, including Title I for low-income communities.
- Two significant roles regarding student loans and college accreditation will stay with the Education Department.
- The Education Department’s role is being reduced without needing Congress to act.
- Other agencies, like Health and Human Services and the State Department, will take on additional education-related programs.
- The administration believes this move will cut bureaucracy and bring education control back to states.
- There is concern that transferring responsibilities could disrupt programs for vulnerable student populations.
