California state officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal department, drawing support from similar opposition nationwide. The move, revealed Tuesday, targets an agency central to education policy and funding, raising concerns among those who argue it could weaken protections for vulnerable students and disrupt long-standing programs. Critics warn the restructuring could lead to gaps in services for low-income families and rural communities that rely heavily on federal support. Supporters of the plan have not yet detailed how the reorganization would function, leaving many questions unanswered about its potential impact on schools and students across the country.


California state officials and some education advocates joined others around the country in condemning a plan announced Tuesday by the Trump administration to disassemble the U.S. Department of ...