Summary
President Trump’s administration is moving to break up the U.S. Education Department by transferring many of its programs to other federal agencies. Although the department's responsibilities are being shifted, it will still manage the country's student loan system, which is valued at $1.6 trillion.
Key Facts
- President Trump intends to dismantle the U.S. Education Department by reallocating its programs to other federal departments.
- Federal student loans will continue to be managed by the Education Department.
- Major education programs will move to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Interior, and State.
- Labor will manage education funding for low-income communities and teacher training.
- Health and Human Services will handle grants related to student parents and medical school accreditation.
- Interior will manage Native American education initiatives, and State will oversee foreign language programs.
- The initiative involves significant staff reductions at the Education Department.
- Critics express concern over the potential disruption to education programs and legal questions about the transfers.
