Trump admin plans to shift special education to new agency, sparking IDEA compliance fears
The Trump administration is planning to transfer US special education oversight from the Education Department to another federal agency, possibly HHS, sparking compliance concerns under IDEA. Over 465 ED employees, including 121 in OSERS, were recently laid off. Despite reassurances from ED, experts and advocacy groups warn of legal and operational risks. A federal judge has halted further dismissals. Secretary Linda McMahon aims to close the ED and return control to states.
The Trump administration is planning to transfer US special education oversight from the Education Department to another federal agency, possibly HHS, sparking compliance concerns under IDEA. Over 465 ED employees, including 121 in OSERS, were recently laid off. Despite reassurances from ED, experts and advocacy groups warn of legal and operational risks. A federal judge has halted further dismissals. Secretary Linda McMahon aims to close the ED and return control to states.
