Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights

President Trump's administration is making significant changes to the Education Department by moving oversight of special education and civil rights to the Health and Human Services and Justice Departments, respectively. This move is part of a broader effort to dismantle the Education Department, aligning with President Trump's stated goal to close it. These shifts could impact how federal oversight and funding are distributed, potentially leading to less direct federal intervention in education policy and more state-level control. The implications could be far-reaching, affecting everything from special education services to civil rights protections in schools.