California state officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal department, drawing sharp opposition from supporters nationwide. The move, revealed Tuesday, targets a long-standing agency focused on education and workforce development, raising concerns about weakened oversight and reduced funding for public programs. Critics argue the restructuring could undermine decades of policies aimed at improving access to learning and training opportunities. Supporters of the plan have not yet detailed how the agency’s functions would be redistributed, leaving many questions unanswered.


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 ...