US Education Department veterans blast Trump plan to transfer programs

Former U.S. Department of Education officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations are raising concerns over President Trump's plan to shift special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies. These officials, joined by Democratic Sen. Patty Murray and various advocates, expressed worries about the potential loss of oversight and funding stability. This move could undermine decades of progress in ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, highlighting the broader implications for federal education policy and the future of civil rights enforcement in schools.