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

The U.S. Department of Education is moving to shift oversight of special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, sparking concerns over the potential loss of federal oversight. This move is part of broader efforts to downsize the department, which some worry could lead to reduced accountability and protections for students with disabilities and marginalized groups. The shift underscores the ongoing debate about the role and size of federal agencies in ensuring educational equity and safeguarding civil rights, highlighting potential implications for educational outcomes and civil rights enforcement.