"It represents a major step forward for the administration's dismantling of the department, which has mainly involved cutting jobs since President Donald Trump called for its elimination with an executive action in March. Six new agreements signed by the Education Department will effectively move billions of dollars in grant programs to other agencies. Most notable is one that will put the Department of Labor over some of the largest federal funding streams for K-12 schools, including Title I money for schools serving low-income communities."
"Some argue that other agencies don't have the expertise that schools and families rely on at the Education Department. A union representing department workers said students, educators and families depend on the agency's support for schools. That national mission is weakened when its core functions are scattered across other federal or state agencies that are not equipped or positioned to provide the same support and services as ED staff, AFGE Local 252 President Rachel Gittleman said."
The U.S. Education Department is transferring several major grant programs to other federal agencies, moving billions in funding and shifting oversight away from the department. Six agreements reassign programs, with the Department of Labor set to oversee large K-12 funding streams, including Title I for low-income schools. Opponents warn the changes could disrupt services for vulnerable students and say other agencies lack the Education Department's expertise to support schools and families. Department officials said programs will remain funded at Congress-set levels and did not confirm whether the transfers will cause additional job cuts.
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