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 institutional operations are managed. The changes could alter funding distribution, regulatory authority, and support programs for learners across the country. Education leaders and policymakers are closely watching how these transitions will impact schools, colleges, and federal-state partnerships. Critics and supporters alike are weighing the potential consequences for accountability, efficiency, and access to education resources.
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.