Shifting key responsibilities from the U.S. Department of Education to other agencies threatens the rights of students with disabilities, as federal oversight and enforcement of critical protections could be undermined. Critics warn that decentralizing these duties may disrupt accountability and leave vulnerable learners without consistent safeguards under existing laws. The move could also disrupt established support systems, raising concerns about long-term access to educational equity. Advocates emphasize the need for clear safeguards to prevent gaps in services for those who rely on federal protections.
Parceling out the U.S. Department of Education’s responsibilities to other agencies puts students with disabilities at risk by weakening federal enforcement of the laws that protect them and severing ...
