House Republicans advanced legislation intended to “right size” and permanently shift major Education Department functions to other federal agencies, approving a 10-bill package through the House Education and Workforce Committee. Supporters say the steps represent the first move toward eventually closing or dismantling the department. The measures codify interagency agreements already in place that move certain education-related responsibilities, including parts of K-12 academic supports, career and technical education, and elements tied to federal student loan activities—while reportedly leaving statutory responsibilities for others. Democrats on the panel opposed the approach, calling the transfers impractical and warning they would add bureaucracy rather than reduce it. The GOP majority rejected Democrat-led amendments that would require progress reports, funding guardrails, and additional staffing for the outsourced activities.