Former Education Officials Warn Agency Transfers Could Undermine Core Functions
Former Education Department officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations warned that the Trump administration's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other federal agencies could undermine core functions and erode oversight. Sen. Patty Murray convened a virtual press conference with former officials and advocates to criticize the moves, which are part of a broader effort to dismantle the Education Department. The Department of Health and Human Services will administer special education programs under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), while civil rights enforcement will move to the Department of Justice. Critics, including former OSERS and civil rights officials, argued the transfers would split disability rights responsibilities, cause delays in discrimination investigations, and separate special education from federal education policy. The Education Department defended the plan, stating it will continue to perform all statutorily required duties.
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