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 authority may disrupt long-standing safeguards, leaving vulnerable learners without consistent advocacy or accountability. The move raises concerns about how compliance with disability rights laws will be monitored and upheld across different agencies. Without clear federal leadership, experts fear gaps in support for students who rely on these 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 ...
