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Democrats push back against education department dismantling
Eighty-Six House Democrats oppose the U.S. Department of Education's plan to transfer two key offices, stating that the move exceeds legal authority and risks weakening student protections.
The transfer separates special education from the main education system, relocating it to a health-focused agency, which advocacy groups for disabled children oppose.
The move disrespects individuals who rely on the services of the Office for Civil Rights and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
Democrats argue that Congress has the sole authority to change or relocate the Education Department's functions, not the administration.