Trump Administration’s Plan to Restructure Education Department

According to three individuals familiar with the plan, the Trump administration intends to transfer the offices responsible for special education services and civil rights out of the U.S. Department of Education. These moves aim to shut down the department by redistributing its functions across various government sections.

As part of this initiative, the administration seeks to dissolve the department, implementing a strategy where its roles are managed by other governmental entities. This approach reflects the broader aim of restructuring how educational oversight and civil rights issues are handled.

This update emerged on June 16, 2026, with details provided by three people who received briefings on the proposal. The shift marks a significant change in the administration’s approach to education and civil rights administration.