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 of its own agency, handing them over to the Department of Health and Human Services. This shift is part of President Trump's broader effort to downsize the Department of Education, raising concerns among advocates who worry about the quality and oversight of these crucial services. The change could affect how resources are allocated and monitored, potentially impacting students with disabilities and those needing civil rights protections. This move highlights ongoing tensions about the role and size of federal departments.