Federal agencies are transferring key functions from the Department of Education under newly signed 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 likely to face adjustments as traditional education roles are redistributed among government bodies. Details on which agencies are taking over specific duties—and how the transitions will unfold—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.