‘It puts special education back 50 years.’ Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes.

Ohio special education advocates are worried that recent federal changes could cause confusion, delays, and a loss of vital services for students. The Trump administration's decision to relocate the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked concern among advocates who fear it will roll back progress made in special education. These changes could potentially undermine the support and resources available to children with disabilities, reversing advancements made in the last half-century. The shift not only threatens the consistency of special education programs but also raises questions about the federal government's commitment to supporting these essential services.