Disability Justice
Coverage of Disability Justice in the Nexus archive.
- Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Families of children with disabilities express concerns that the U.S. Department of Education's transfer of civil rights enforcement and special education oversight to other agencies will exacerbate existing delays and inefficiencies. Parents and advocates warn the shift, part of efforts to dismantle the Education Department, risks creating further chaos in resolving complaints about bullying and discrimination.
- Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Families of children with disabilities warn that the U.S. Education Department's transfer of civil rights enforcement and special education oversight to other agencies could worsen delays in addressing complaints. Parents report unresolved cases, with some waiting over two years for resolutions, and advocates argue the changes risk further system instability.
- Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Families of children with disabilities warn that the Education Department's transfer of civil rights enforcement and special education oversight to the DOJ and HHS could exacerbate delays and chaos in an already strained system. Parents like Nicole May report unresolved complaints, while advocates criticize the move for misaligning special education needs with health-focused HHS priorities.
- 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.