Department of Education takes major step in dismantling itself: Sources
Summary
The Department of Education is planning to move its special education services to the Department of Health and Human Services and its civil rights duties to the Department of Justice. This change is part of President Donald Trump's plan to reduce the size of the Education Department.Key Facts
- The Department of Education will transfer special education and rehabilitation programs to Health and Human Services (HHS).
- Civil rights oversight from the Education Department will move to the Justice Department (DOJ).
- These changes affect about 7 million people who get $15 billion in grants under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- IDEA ensures children with disabilities receive free and appropriate education.
- President Donald Trump campaigned on closing or shrinking the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign.
- The Offices of Special Education Programming and Rehabilitative Services Administration will be moved to HHS.
- The shift aims to reorganize government roles related to education and civil rights.
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