The Department of Education says the change will help families navigate the rising cost of college amid affordability concerns.

The "wins" the administration is celebrating include highlighting their efforts to shut the department down as well as progress on bolstering school choice.

Officials in President Donald Trump's administration have framed segregation orders as federal intrusion into local school systems.

Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following adoption of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which cleared Congress in the fall.

A federal judge ended a long-running desegregation case in Louisiana's DeSoto Parish at the request of state and Justice Department officials. Civil rights groups argue such orders remain necessary to address lasting effects of segregation.

Arkansas public schools have lost a net total of 8,916 students since last school year, a decline of nearly two percent.

Federal immigration crackdowns are fueling fear among immigrant families, leading to attendance dips in some districts. Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Charlotte report students staying home to avoid nearby enforcement operations.

Much of the Education Department's work will shift to four other federal agencies. Trump sees it as a step toward closing the department and giving states more control, though many states say it will complicate their role between local schools and Washington.