US Education Department veterans blast Trump plan to transfer programs

Former U.S. Department of Education officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations have raised concerns about President Trump's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies. They argue this could undermine decades of progress and jeopardize crucial services for students with disabilities and those from marginalized communities. Democratic Sen. Patty Murray organized a virtual press event to discuss the implications, highlighting the potential for diminished accountability and increased bureaucratic hurdles. This move underscores the ongoing political tensions over federal education policy and its impact on vulnerable populations.