WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Education announced plans on Tuesday to transfer specific responsibilities to other federal agencies, a significant move aligned with President Trump’s goal of eliminating the department.

Since federal law assigns some programs to the Department of Education, the administration is attempting to sidestep the need for Congressional approval by executing six interagency agreements with other departments to take over specific program aspects, particularly grant management.

Key Program Transfers

The agreements involve the following departments:

Department of Labor: To take over aspects of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and postsecondary education programs.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): To co-manage programs for chil

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