US Education Department veterans blast Trump plan to transfer programs

Former officials from the US Education Department are raising concerns over President Trump's plan to shift special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services and move civil rights enforcement to the Department of Justice. They argue this could undermine the quality and effectiveness of educational support and civil rights protections for students. This move has sparked worries about the potential for reduced accountability and oversight, especially for marginalized communities. Critics are calling for a reevaluation to ensure educational and civil rights remain adequately safeguarded.