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Senator Cassidy Joins Democrats to Block Special-Education Shift

6/21/2026

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Cassidy Opposes Transfer

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy publicly joined Democrats in opposing the administration’s plan to move special-education programs to Health and Human Services.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration proposed shifting core special-education responsibilities from the Education Department to Health and Human Services.
The Senate education committee will vote in July to block the transfer.
Disability-rights groups warned the move could disrupt services for students with disabilities.

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Trump Assigns RFK

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., previously quoted saying children with autism would never hold jobs or date, later clarified his remarks.
President Donald Trump assigned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee U.S. special-education programs.
Arc CEO Katy Neas said the shift treats disabled students as medical cases, endangering learning.
The administration moved tens of billions from Education Department to six agencies, advancing dismantling plan.

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Cassidy Opposes Transfer

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy publicly joined Democrats in opposing the administration’s plan to move special-education programs to Health and Human Services.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration proposed shifting core special-education responsibilities from the Education Department to Health and Human Services.
The Senate education committee will vote in July to block the transfer.
Disability-rights groups warned the move could disrupt services for students with disabilities.

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