The U.S. Department of Education is in imminent danger of being weakened and dismantled by the Administration through proposed Executive Orders, actions by Elon Musk and his DOGE team, and through legislation in Congress to abolish it. Such actions would have dire consequences for students, educators, and the future of our education system, and especially students with disabilities. These actions could result in the loss of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and civil rights protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as the loss of billions of dollars in funding for special education services and programs.
Disability laws and special education have always had strong bipartisan support. We call on the Administration and Congress to step back and discuss ways to improve the U.S. education system and best serve students with disabilities in a bipartisan manner before it’s too late. NDSC will be releasing an Action Alert to contact your legislators.
