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Feds move civil rights and special education programs to other agencies

Administration shifts programs to other federal agencies as part of an effort to reduce the role of the U.S. Department of Education.

Published Jun 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it is transferring civil rights and special education programs to other federal agencies. Officials described the action as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.