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

The U.S. Department of Education is moving major programs like special education and civil rights enforcement to the Department of Health and Human Services, marking another effort by the Trump administration to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department. This shift raises concerns about the quality and oversight of special education services and civil rights protections for students, especially those with disabilities. Critics worry this could weaken the enforcement of federal laws ensuring equal educational opportunities, potentially disadvantaging vulnerable populations.