Education Department hands off more of its responsibilities to other US agencies
Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 10:10 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
The Education Department is transferring more programs to other federal agencies, moving closer to a potential shutdown, with agreements allowing HHS and the State Department to oversee school safety grants and track foreign university gifts, respectively. Critics argue this undermines educational support and could jeopardize funding. The future of several transferred programs remains uncertain. | Education News
