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

The U.S. Department of Education is making a significant shift by moving its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to the Department of Health and Human Services, as part of President Trump's broader effort to scale back the department. This move raises concerns about the continuity and quality of services for students with special needs and the enforcement of civil rights protections. Such changes highlight the ongoing debate about the role and structure of federal departments under the current administration, and their implications for vulnerable populations.