New Legislation Seeks to Rebalance Education Department Transfers In a move aimed at reining in the Education Department's authority, two Senate bills have been introduced to undo some of the recent transfers of power from other federal agencies to the DOE. The proposed legislation, which has gained attention in education circles, seeks to restore oversight and control to other agencies, such as the Labor Department and the National Institutes of Health. Proponents argue that the transfers, made under the Biden administration, have led to a concentration of power in the DOE and have resulted in undue influence over education policy. The bills' passage would mark a significant shift in the balance of power within the federal government, with implications for education policy and the role of the Education Department in the years to come.
2 Senate bills would undo some Education Department transfers K-12 Dive
