Federal agencies are taking over key functions from the Department of Education under a series of 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 systems for learners across the country. Institutions and policymakers are being urged to prepare for potential disruptions as the transition reshapes traditional education governance. Details on which agencies are absorbing these roles—and how the changes will impact schools—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.