California state officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal education department, raising concerns over potential impacts on student protections and funding. The move, announced recently, has drawn opposition from groups nationwide who argue it could weaken oversight of civil rights in schools and disrupt long-standing educational programs. Supporters of the plan have not yet detailed how the restructuring would function, leaving many questions about its practical effects. The debate highlights growing divisions over federal education policy ahead of possible legislative changes.
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 ...
