California officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal department, drawing parallels with similar moves nationwide. The plan, revealed Tuesday, targets a long-standing agency responsible for overseeing education and workforce development programs. Critics argue the decision could weaken federal oversight of critical initiatives, including student financial aid and vocational training. Supporters of the restructuring claim it would streamline operations, though opponents warn of potential gaps in services for vulnerable populations.
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 ...