"Federal Shift in Special Education Oversight Sparks Concerns Over Student Rights. In a move that has left many in the education community reeling, the U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to outsource key responsibilities for overseeing the nation's complex special education system and enforcing civil rights laws in schools to other federal agencies. The decision, which could have far-reaching implications for students with disabilities and those from marginalized backgrounds, has raised questions about the potential for decreased accountability and protection of vulnerable student populations. As the Department of Education hands over the reins, critics are warning that students may be left without a dedicated advocate to ensure their rights are upheld."
The U.S. Department of Education has begun outsourcing responsibility for overseeing the nation’s sprawling special education system and enforcing civil rights law in schools to other federal agencies ...
