Weakening the U.S. Department of Education’s oversight of disability rights could undermine critical protections for students with disabilities, according to new concerns. Critics warn that shifting enforcement responsibilities to other agencies may reduce federal accountability and disrupt established safeguards under existing laws. The move risks leaving vulnerable students without consistent advocacy or legal recourse. Experts highlight potential gaps in monitoring compliance and ensuring equal access to education.
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 ...
