The U.S. Department of Education has begun transferring dozens of programs to other federal agencies, a move that includes shifting the $1.4 billion Carl D. Perkins career and technical education (CTE) grant program to the Department of Labor. AGB’s policy alert warned trustees that program administration, points of contact and compliance expectations will change immediately. Educators report mixed reactions: EdWeek Research Center polling found many CTE leaders neutral on operational impact while a sizable share fears negative disruption. College and district officials warn the transfer could change performance metrics and timetables for workforce outcomes, complicating long-term partnerships with industry. AGB and campus finance officers flagged practical risks: delayed grant notices, staffing gaps at new administering agencies, and potential reorientation from education outcomes to Labor’s workforce metrics. Boards are being urged to assess susceptibility in institutional budgets and to prepare contingency plans. Immediate action items for trustees include reviewing grant dependencies, updating risk registers, and requesting briefings from campus grants offices on transition timelines and single-point contacts.