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

The U.S. Department of Education is 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 reduce the size and scope of the department. This shift raises concerns among advocates about the potential weakening of protections for students with disabilities and those facing educational discrimination. It also highlights the administration’s ongoing strategy to reallocate responsibilities from federal departments, which could lead to changes in how these crucial services are managed and funded.