California officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a major federal education department, arguing the move could weaken oversight of key programs. The plan, revealed Tuesday, has drawn opposition from groups concerned about potential cuts to student protections and civil rights enforcement. Critics warn the restructuring could shift power away from federal accountability, raising questions about how states and schools would fill the gap. Supporters of the change have not yet detailed how the department’s functions would be redistributed, leaving educators and policymakers awaiting further clarity.
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 ...
