Major Restructuring of U.S. Education Department Under Trump Administration

Wed Nov 19 2025 02:59:56 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Education Department is reallocating responsibilities to other federal agencies as President Trump moves towards implementing his campaign promise to dismantle the department altogether. Education Secretary Linda McMahon advocates for a transition that she believes could streamline federal education functions.

As part of President Trump's initiative to dissolve the Education Department, key offices within it will be distributed to other federal agencies, such as the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Interior. Education Secretary Linda McMahon asserts that responsibilities like grant administration could be more effectively managed by these agencies. Despite reassurances that funding for states and schools will continue, concerns remain about the implications for vulnerable student populations.

WASHINGTON (RTW) — The Education Department is undergoing a significant restructuring aimed at fulfilling President Trump's pledge to dismantle it entirely. This shift involves transferring several key offices to various federal agencies, including Labor and the Interior, while ensuring that the funding allocated by Congress for states and educational institutions remains unaffected.

Since taking office, Trump has expressed a desire to abolish the Education Department, criticizing its perceived liberal bias. In recent months, plans have been in motion to redistribute the department's essential functions, and a Supreme Court ruling in July enabled substantial layoffs that halved the department's workforce.

As part of this transition, Education Secretary Linda McMahon has launched a public campaign advocating for the dissolution of her department, arguing that responsibilities such as grant allocation could be better managed by states and other federal entities.

However, the educational landscape raises questions about the capability of state and federal agencies to effectively handle the responsibilities currently managed by the Education Department. The department is responsible for channeling billions in federal funding to schools and colleges, managing the federal student loan program ($1.6 trillion), and overseeing civil rights investigations related to education.

While McMahon has assured that these functions will remain intact for the time being, there are indications that she may pivot certain roles to other agencies, placing significant parts of federal education oversight under the Department of Health and Human Services.

Moreover, for students with disabilities and those in low-income communities who rely heavily on federal educational support, the upcoming changes raise concerns about the continuity and quality of services they receive.

As this significant transition unfolds, the focus will remain on whether the administrative restructuring can be executed smoothly without adversely impacting the most vulnerable populations within the education system.