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Trump administration accelerates dismantling Education Department by transferring billions in grant programs to other federal agencies.

Department of Labor assumes control of $18-billion Title I program for low-income schools, along with teacher training and college prep grants.

Critics warn the overhaul could disrupt services for vulnerable students; officials argue it will boost efficiency and maintain current funding levels.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department.

The moves represent a major step forward for the administ

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