Education Department shuffles civil rights, special education offices to other agencies

The Trump administration is reallocating oversight of special education services and civil rights from the Education Department to other government agencies, a move seen as part of broader efforts to significantly reduce the department's role. This shift could impact how these critical services are monitored and enforced across the country, raising concerns about the continuity and effectiveness of these oversight functions. The reallocation underscores the administration's aim to dismantle the department, which critics argue could lead to a weakening of protections for students with disabilities and those facing discrimination.