A top Trump administration official has argued that the federal government shutdown highlights the Department of Education’s limited role, while the White House now proposes shifting major education functions to state and local agencies. The move would decentralize oversight of key programs, including student aid and school accountability measures, under the premise of reducing federal bureaucracy. Critics warn the shift could weaken protections for vulnerable students and disrupt long-standing education policies. Supporters say it would empower states to tailor solutions to their unique needs.
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 ...
