The Trump administration is reshuffling key Education Department functions, handing over civil rights enforcement and special education oversight to other federal agencies in a major restructuring. The move aims to streamline operations but raises questions about accountability and oversight in education policy. Critics argue the shift could weaken protections for vulnerable students, while supporters say it reflects broader efforts to reallocate federal resources. The changes mark a significant shift in how education-related civil rights and special needs programs are managed at the national level.
The Trump administration will transfer several core Education Department responsibilities, including its civil rights and special education programs, to other federal agencies as part of its efforts ...