Shifting key responsibilities from the U.S. Department of Education to other agencies threatens the rights of students with disabilities by reducing federal oversight of critical protections. Critics warn the move could weaken enforcement of civil rights laws, leaving vulnerable learners without the same level of safeguards. The restructuring risks breaking direct accountability for compliance, raising concerns about how disputes and violations will be handled. Advocates argue the changes could undermine decades of legal protections designed to ensure 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 ...
