In a series of recent developments, House Republicans are advancing legislation aimed at significantly dismantling the Department of Education. Key proposals include shifting various education programs to other government agencies, notably the Labor Department and the Departments of Health and Human Services and Justice. A new GOP bill seeks to make the transfer of millions of student-loan accounts to the Treasury official. Simultaneously, the House education panel has approved bills that promote deregulation and codify these transfers. The AFPI has expressed support for policies prioritizing students over bureaucracy. However, a coalition of 93 education, civil rights, and disability organizations has issued a joint statement opposing these moves, expressing concern over the lack of consideration for student welfare amidst the proposed changes.