The Trump administration is planning a significant reorganization of the U.S. Department of Education. According to three individuals familiar with the plan, the administration intends to relocate the offices responsible for overseeing special education services and civil rights.

This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at closing the Department of Education by transitioning its functions to other parts of the government. These changes reflect an ongoing effort to streamline government operations.

By shifting these responsibilities, officials hope to integrate the services into other existing agencies, thereby reducing redundancy within the federal government. This plan has stirred discussions among education professionals and policymakers about the future direction and structure of education oversight in the United States.

Further details about the timeline and implementation of this plan are yet to be disclosed, and it remains to be seen how these changes will affect funding and resources for programs currently under the Department of Education’s jurisdiction.