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Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights
The moves to the federal departments of Health and Human Services and Justice, respectively, would further dismantle an agency that President Donald Trump has vowed to close.
This shift represents a significant rollback of federal oversight that many argue undermines protections for students with disabilities and those facing discrimination. While proponents may view it as reducing bureaucratic redundancy, critics contend it leaves vulnerable populations with fewer safeguards and less accountability at the federal level. The implications for educational equity and civil rights enforcement merit careful consideration.