Federal agencies are transferring key functions from the Department of Education under new interagency agreements, marking a significant shift in how student services, state oversight, and higher education operations are managed. The changes could alter funding distribution, regulatory responsibilities, and support programs for learners across the country. Institutions and policymakers are being urged to prepare for potential disruptions as the federal education framework undergoes restructuring. Details on which agencies will assume control and how policies may change remain under review.


June 29 (UPI) --A flurry of interagency agreements are moving parts of the Department of Education to other federal agencies, reshaping the landscape for students, states and institutions of learning.