Special ed, civil rights to be shifted out of Trump’s shrinking Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education is moving special education programs and civil rights enforcement to the Department of Health and Human Services, marking a significant shift under President Trump's administration aimed at reducing the Education Department's scope. This move has raised concerns among advocates who worry about the potential weakening of protections for students with disabilities and civil rights enforcement. It reflects a broader effort by the Trump administration to streamline and shrink the Department of Education, which could impact federal oversight and support for educational equity.