The U.S. Department of Education has begun detailing higher‑education grant staff to the Labor Department as part of an interagency agreement that will move administration of several postsecondary grant programs out of ED. Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education David Barker announced the change; Labor will run grant and payment systems while ED retains budgetary and policy control. Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers warned the move could weaken program oversight and increase risks of confusion for grantees; the union representing ED employees called the transfer “unnecessary” and “unlawful.” ED said recipients will transition to Labor’s systems with guidance and that the shift aims to better align education grants with workforce development. For colleges, HBCUs and minority‑serving institutions that rely on these grants, the change means new operating procedures, a new point of contact for payments, and a heightened need to monitor compliance and timelines. Legal and operational questions remain about staffing, continuity of services, and long‑term accountability as the agencies implement the detail.