The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students with disabilities don’t need a higher burden of proof to sue under federal disability law. The decision makes it easier for families to seek damages when schools fail to provide proper support.
The case is a being closely watched by disability rights groups who say the courts have created a “nearly insurmountable barrier” for help sought by schoolchildren and their families.
Let's examine both sides of the argument, presenting cases for and against the dissolution of this federal agency in order to help you stay informed on why there are various perspectives.
When we highlight transition skills with our special education students, we build and deepen the connections between "what we do today" and "how it will impact us in the future."
Will the U.S. Department of Education be dismantled? Or does Trump's proposal ring hollow? Tune into this story as we provide updates in the months leading up to his first day in office.
