Senate Committee Advances Bill to Block Dismantling of Department of Education Offices

A bipartisan bill led by Senator Tim Kaine has been advanced by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The legislation aims to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from transferring critical offices and programs, including those for special education, postsecondary education, elementary and secondary education, and Indian education, to other federal agencies. This move seeks to ensure these programs remain within the Department of Education, which is seen as having the necessary staff and expertise.