"Shifting the Focus: Education Department Undergoes Major Reorganization In a move that has caught many off guard, the Biden administration has quietly begun transferring key functions of the Education Department to other federal agencies, effectively dismantling the department without the need for Congressional approval. This significant reorganization, carried out through a series of interagency agreements, marks a major shift in the way the federal government approaches education policy. As a result, responsibilities such as student loan forgiveness, higher education research, and vocational training are being absorbed by agencies like the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Small Business Administration. The implications of this move are far-reaching, raising questions about the future of the Education Department and the potential impact on education policy in the United States."
A flurry of interagency agreements are moving parts of the Education Department to other federal agencies, breaking it down without Congress.