The Education Department is exploring new federal partnerships to support special education programs, after the Trump administration laid off nearly every staff member in the Office of Special Education Programs, potentially weakening protections for students with disabilities.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Mass Firings of Special Education Staff
The Trump administration laid off hundreds of staffers at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which could make it harder for Black students with disabilities to get the support they need from the federal government, although a federal judge has temporarily blocked the move.
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Majority-Black School Districts Must Prepare for End of COVID Relief Funds
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, which was passed by Congress to help school districts pay for sudden expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire this fall, and some experts say governments must find a way to replace the funds to ensure that Black students continue to have access to safe and supportive schools.