A top Trump administration official has proposed major changes to the Department of Education, arguing its functions could be absorbed by other agencies, just days after the U.S. Secretary of Education suggested the shutdown highlighted the department’s perceived redundancy. The plan would shift key responsibilities, including student aid programs, to other federal agencies, raising questions about how such a restructuring would impact education funding and oversight. Critics are already warning of potential disruptions to federal student aid and education initiatives if the proposal moves forward. The move comes amid ongoing debates over federal bureaucracy and the role of government in education policy.
Days after U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the government shutdown proved how unnecessary the Department of Education is, the Trump administration announced plans to transition key ...
