# Education Department Gets Shrunk

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Podcast: [Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443)
Published: 2026-06-16T19:28:25+00:00
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## Resource

The Trump administration is dramatically reshaping the Department of Education by shifting oversight of special education and civil rights enforcement to other federal agencies — the Department of Justice and Health and Human Services — in a bold move to shrink federal education involvement. While critics warn this could create chaos and leave vulnerable students without critical protections, supporters argue the new setup places these responsibilities with agencies better equipped to handle them. Advocates and education unions fear the transition will disproportionately harm students with disabilities and marginalized communities, potentially eroding access to essential services and legal 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/1dc6599c3b77150f

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