A top administration official has argued that the recent federal government shutdown highlighted the Department of Education’s limited essential role, prompting the Trump administration to propose shifting major functions away from the agency. The move would transfer key responsibilities—including oversight of student aid programs—to other federal departments, raising questions about how such changes could reshape education policy and funding. Critics may question whether the shift could weaken accountability or access for students and institutions relying on federal support. The proposal follows broader efforts to streamline federal operations by consolidating or reallocating certain regulatory and administrative duties.
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 ...
