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The Boston Globe
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Education Department changes alarm families of disabled children
Parents of children with disabilities have expressed concerns over prolonged delays and increased barriers in obtaining resolution for discrimination and bullying cases at schools, as the Education Department shifts enforcement responsibilities. Under new policies, civil rights enforcement will move to the Department of Justice, and special education oversight will transfer to the Department of Health and Human Services, raising fears among advocates that access to justice and proper support could diminish. Many families and attorneys rely on the Education Department’s civil rights office, but backlogs and staffing reductions during the Trump administration have hindered case resolutions, prompting some to pursue cases through state systems instead. Critics worry that dividing oversight among multiple agencies could further weaken protections for students with disabilities.
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