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

The Department of Education is moving special education programs and civil rights enforcement to the Department of Health and Human Services, marking a significant shift in the Trump administration's strategy to reduce the size of the Education Department. This move could affect how federal oversight and support are provided to students with disabilities and those needing civil rights protections. Critics argue this could weaken accountability and support for vulnerable populations, highlighting the broader implications for federal agency restructuring and the future of education policy.