Proposed federal special education cuts could create long-term issues - Austin American-Statesman

After the U.S. Department of Education proposed deep cuts to staff who safeguard the rights of students with disabilities, Texas advocates worry the move could create long-term challenges in the oversight of special education services and parent complaints.

The cuts are currently on pause after a federal judge temporarily blocked the firings, but the Trump administration has continued the president's stated campaign to “return education to the states,” with the ultimate goal of eliminating the federal education department.

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