Shutdown proves how much Department of Education is needed, experts say

A top Trump administration official has proposed major changes to the Department of Education, just days after the U.S. Secretary of Education argued that the recent government shutdown highlighted the agency’s limited necessity. The plan would shift key functions—including student aid programs and civil rights enforcement—to other federal departments, raising questions about the future of federal oversight in education. Critics warn the move could weaken protections for students and schools, while supporters say it would streamline bureaucracy. The proposal comes amid ongoing debates over federal education policy and the role of the Department of Education in Washington.

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 ...