Recent Changes to Special Education & Student Rights Oversight

The federal government has announced plans to move oversight of special education programs and education-related civil rights enforcement. Under the change, special education responsibilities will be transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services, while education civil rights enforcement will be moved to the Department of Justice. This is a part of several sweeps from the current administration during this term to dismantle the federal Department of Education.

As oversight responsibilities shift and continue to decrease, differences in state funding and capacity could exacerbate uneven access to services and support for students across the nation.

We are committed to helping young people and families understand policies that impact education and student rights. You can find the PBS article here to read more:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/education/trump-moves-special-education-and-civil-rights-oversight-out-of-education-department