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Disability Discrimination Investigations Resume Amid Education Budget Cuts

2/21/2025

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The U.S. Department of Education has resumed investigations into disability discrimination, but race and gender complaints remain stalled. Meanwhile, budget cuts from the Trump administration have crippled special education initiatives, such as "Charting My Path for Future Success," leaving advocates concerned about the erosion of educational equity for vulnerable students.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Education has resumed investigations into disability discrimination, but race and gender complaints remain stalled. Meanwhile, budget cuts from the Trump administration have crippled special education initiatives, such as "Charting My Path for Future Success," leaving advocates concerned about the erosion of educational equity for vulnerable students.