Dismantling the Department of Education will strip resources from disabled children, parents and advocates say
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, affecting special needs programs and federal funding for students with disabilities, as noted by Maribel Gardea.
- The Department of Education provides over $15 billion annually to support 7.4 million students through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as stated in the report.
- Keri Rodrigues expressed concern that dismantling the Department will leave parents of disabled children without resources and the ability to seek justice when their rights are denied.
- Teachers and advocates fear that fewer resources will result in negative impacts on inclusive education for students with disabilities, according to Lisa Morgan.
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Changes to Osceola County ESE program sparks outrage
Major changes are slated for the Osceola County School District’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program.The biggest changes to the ESE program include integrating special needs students into general education classes and creating ‘HUBS’ for special needs students who require a higher level of attention.
Panic Spreads Among Parents of Disabled Kids as Trump Targets Education Department
Parents of children with disabilities raise concerns over Donald Trump's chaotic changes at the Education Department. People with disabilities have described the current situation as complete chaos. Read on for full details.
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