Special Education TODAY
Mass Layoffs at Office for Special Education Programs Put Special Education in Jeopardy
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Last weekend, the U.S. Department of Education fired 121 special education experts within the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), leaving fewer than a handful remaining to ensure supports and...
Read more >USCCR Report Identifies Civil Rights Threats for Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) conducted a yearlong investigation into how the nationwide shortage of qualified teachers—especially in special education—has affected the rights and...
Read more >Department of Education Condemned for Ending Support for Students with Disabilities
Senate AI Hearing Includes Bipartisan Agreement, Guardrails Needed in Education
On Thursday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing titled "AI's Potential to Support Patients, Workers, Children, and Families." During the hearing...
Read more >ED Issues Reminder to States on Waiver Requirements for Alternate Assessments
This week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) sent a letter to states outlining the process for requesting a waiver or an extension of a waiver for the 2025–2026 school year regarding the 1% cap on...