Trump Announces Plan to Move Special Education Oversight to Health and Human Services

On March 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a significant policy shift, stating that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would take over the oversight of special education programs from the Department of Education. This move is part of Trump’s broader efforts to dismantle the Education Department, a goal he has pursued…

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Mother Seeks Support for Son with Autism as Education Department Case Stalls

Christine Smith Olsey, a Denver mother, finds herself in a frustrating limbo as her efforts to secure appropriate educational support for her son have been unexpectedly halted. Smith Olsey’s case highlights the broader implications of recent changes in the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration. Smith Olsey’s second-grade son, who struggles with reading…

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