The Department of Education is undergoing a significant restructuring, according to sources, that will see major functions transferred to other federal agencies. Specifically, the department intends to move its special education and civil rights enforcement divisions to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). This move signals a substantial downsizing of the Education Department’s role in these critical areas. The rationale behind the shift remains unclear, but it is being described as a major step towards dismantling parts of the department. Details regarding the transition timeline and potential impacts on ongoing cases and programs are currently limited. The changes are expected to raise questions about the future of federal oversight of education-related civil rights and services for students with disabilities. Further announcements are anticipated as the plan progresses.