Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

A bipartisan U.S. Senate committee approved a bill to block the Department of Education from transferring programs related to special education, elementary and secondary education, postsecondary education, and Native American education to other federal agencies. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee passed the measure 13-9, with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski as sponsors.

A bipartisan U.S. Senate committee approved a bill to block the Department of Education from transferring specific programs to other agencies. The bill, sponsored by Senator Tim Kaine with co-sponsors Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, targets interagency agreements affecting special education and other programs. The 13-9 vote included bipartisan support but faced GOP opposition led by committee chair Bill Cassidy.

A bipartisan U.S. Senate committee advanced a bill to block interagency agreements transferring education programs from the Department of Education to other agencies. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine with co-sponsors Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, aims to prevent the outsourcing of special education and other programs to departments like Health and Human Services as part of efforts to dismantle the Education Department.

The Senate education committee approved a bipartisan bill to block the Trump administration's plan to transfer key education offices to other federal agencies. The legislation, S. 5046, prevents the Education Department from moving the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, along with other major education offices, to other departments. The bill aims to maintain federal oversight of critical education programs and funding.

Ohio special education advocates express concerns that recent federal changes, including moving the Office of Special Education to HHS and the Office for Civil Rights to DOJ, will complicate services for students with disabilities and undermine the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Critics argue the shift risks stigmatizing students by prioritizing a medical model over educational needs.

A federal report shows a 25% increase in students with disabilities spending most of their school days in mainstream classrooms between 2012 and 2024. However, concerns arise over the potential loss of progress as oversight of special education shifts from the Department of Education to Health and Human Services, with lawmakers warning about expertise gaps in the new agency.

Former U.S. Department of Education officials from Republican and Democratic administrations criticize President Donald Trump's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies. The transfers would shift responsibilities of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, raising concerns about accountability for students with disabilities.

Former U.S. Department of Education officials criticized President Trump's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, arguing it could harm students with disabilities. The proposed moves include shifting responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, drawing opposition from advocates and educators.

Former U.S. Department of Education officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations criticized efforts to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) would be moved to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, respectively, as part of a broader plan to reduce the Education Department's role.

Former U.S. Education Department officials from both parties criticized efforts to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies. The move, part of a broader plan to dismantle the Education Department, would shift responsibilities to HHS and the Justice Department, drawing concerns about accountability for students with disabilities.

Former U.S. Department of Education officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations criticized efforts to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. The move, part of a broader plan to dismantle the Education Department, has drawn opposition from advocates and educators who warn it could undermine disability rights and student protections.

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 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.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, as part of efforts to scale back the department under President Donald Trump's administration. The move follows earlier agreements transferring responsibilities to other federal agencies, with the Education Department stating it will continue fulfilling statutory duties.

President Trump's administration is transferring key responsibilities of the Education Department to other agencies, including the Department of Justice for civil rights enforcement and the Department of Health and Human Services for special education oversight. Advocates warn the changes could disrupt services for at-risk students, including those with disabilities and from marginalized communities.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer oversight of special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies under President Trump’s administration. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will shift to the Department of Health and Human Services, while civil rights enforcement will move to the Department of Justice.

The Trump administration is moving the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Justice. Advocates argue the shift could harm students with disabilities by transferring oversight from education experts to agencies less equipped for non-medical programs.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. The move is part of President Donald Trump’s administration efforts to scale back federal oversight and return education responsibilities to states.

President Trump's administration is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights in education from the Education Department to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services. The changes have drawn criticism from advocacy groups, who argue they will harm accountability and services for underserved students.

President Donald Trump's administration transferred oversight of special education to the Department of Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement in education to the Department of Justice, reducing the Education Department's functions. Advocates and education unions criticized the move, warning it could harm vulnerable students and create uncertainty in services.

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, as part of efforts to reduce federal oversight. The move aligns with President Trump’s goal of returning education responsibilities to states.

President Donald Trump's administration is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights enforcement from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services. The move, part of broader efforts to reduce the Education Department's role, has drawn criticism from a union representing department employees, who warn it could harm vulnerable students.