# Education Dept Restructured Amid Criticism

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-16T23:01:44+00:00
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The Education Department is handing off special education and civil rights enforcement to Health and Human Services and Justice, part of a sweeping effort to shrink its footprint. While officials claim this boosts efficiency and won’t hurt student rights, critics warn it’s chaotic and risks undermining protections for disabled and marginalized students. Ten prior transfers have already occurred, and though Education insists it’s still fully committed to the law, unions and lawmakers see this as a betrayal of decades of progress — with vulnerable students potentially losing critical safeguards. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98e9596e5ae35e2e

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