Nebraska advocates worry for future of special education as Trump dismantles education department

Editorial: Good or bad, changes ahead for special education

Changes could be ahead for special education in the nation and in West Virginia as President Donal Trump reorganizes the federal Department of Education out of existence and West Virginia’s legislators ponder how to fund special education programs in public schools as a greater percentage of students falls into that category.

Nebraska advocates worry for future of special education as Trump dismantles education department

While Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said the federal changes will bring more accountability, Nebraska parents and disability advocates are worried about weaker protections for students using special education services.