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Trump is shifting special ed, civil rights out of Education Department. Here's what we know (opens original article in a new tab)

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The Education Department is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies, with the Justice Department handling civil rights enforcement and Health and Human Services overseeing special education.

  • Education Department is transferring special education and civil rights oversight to other agencies.
  • Justice Department will handle civil rights enforcement in schools, and Health and Human Services will oversee special education.
  • Advocates worry the changes may complicate enforcement of disability and civil rights for students.

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