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 out to the Department of Health and Human Services as part of President Trump’s broader strategy to reduce the scope of the department. This shift could impact how special education services and civil rights issues are handled across the country, potentially leading to less direct federal oversight. Critics argue this move undermines the Department of Education’s role in protecting educational rights, especially for vulnerable populations, raising concerns about the future of these critical services.