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Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Families of children with disabilities warn that shifting civil rights enforcement and special education oversight from the Education Department to the Justice and Health and Human Services departments could worsen delays in resolving complaints. Parents report unresolved cases lasting over two years, with advocates criticizing the move as detrimental to special education needs.
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U.S. Department of EducationorganizationU.S. Department of JusticeorganizationU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesorganizationOffice for Civil RightsorganizationOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative ServicesorganizationDisability JusticeorganizationNicole MaypersonEmily Harveyperson
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