"Shift in Oversight: Education Department Hands Off Special Education Responsibilities to Other Federal Agencies In a significant move, 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 law in schools to other federal agencies. The decision, which has raised concerns among advocacy groups and educators, marks a significant departure from the Department's traditional role in ensuring equal access to quality education for students with disabilities. The move is expected to impact millions of students who rely on the Department for support and protection, sparking questions about the potential consequences for students and families. As the details of this shift in oversight come to light, one thing is clear: the future of special education in the United States is about to change in profound ways."
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 ...
