The Department of Education is shifting more than 100 programs to other federal agencies under a series of interagency agreements as part of an administration plan to shrink the department. The department’s guidance and a widely circulated FAQ outlined which programs are moving, to which agencies, and raised questions about timelines, legal authority, and continuity of services. Former and current Education officials, grant recipients, and state education leaders tell reporters the transfers create operational risk and uncertainty for grantees and beneficiaries. The moves—already in progress for career and technical education and other long‑running programs—will require new agency staffing, data handoffs, and possible shifts in policy execution. Colleges and universities that rely on Education Department grants and compliance guidance face near‑term implementation and coordination challenges.