Amid Shutdown, Trump Administration Guts Department Overseeing Special Education
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The Trump administration has significantly reduced the department overseeing special education, sparking concerns among advocates and lawmakers, with the HN discussion reflecting outrage and criticism towards the administration's actions.
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stronglikedan
3 months ago
1 replyGood. Education belongs to the states. Full stop.
SetTheorist
3 months ago
Bad. Education and growth of children belongs to the entire country. Full stop.
stopbulying
3 months ago
Why do you think they initially created a department to federally oversee special education?
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