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Federal education shakeup could harm students with disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education's decision to transfer responsibilities to other federal agencies has raised significant concerns among advocates for students with disabilities. Lindsay Kubatzky, director of policy and advocacy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities, warned: "We think this risks going back to a time in which there wasn't any oversight from the federal government. We know what happens when states are left to their own devices: students with disabilities are segregated.” The reorganization includes shifting key functions, such as administering Title I funding, to the U.S. Department of Labor without congressional approval. Disability rights advocates fear that this fragmentation will complicate oversight and support for special education, potentially leading to a regression in protections for students with disabilities. Denise Marshall, chief executive of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, said: "The separation and fragmentation of K–12 oversight, funding, and technical assistance is a direct threat to the integrated systems that are designed to serve all children in our nation's schools." The situation is further complicated by significant staff reductions at the department, which may hinder effective implementation of special education laws.

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ICE raids linked to missed school

Following January 2025 immigration raids in California’s Central Valley, student absences rose 22%, totaling 81,000 missed school days among 113,000 children across five districts. Stanford professor Thomas Dee attributed the spike to fear and trauma: “Aggressive interior immigration enforcement drives families with school-age children away.” The broader climate of increased enforcement under the new administration, including raids at schools and daycares, has sparked lawsuits and national concern. Experts warn the psychological toll disrupts learning, especially for younger children in immigrant households, who are left feeling unsafe and anxious.

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Texas teachers quit over Ten Commandments law

Texas’ new law mandating Ten Commandments posters in public school classrooms has prompted resignations, legal battles, and widespread controversy. High school theater teacher Gigi Cervantes resigned, saying: “I just was not going to be a part of forcing or imposing religious doctrine onto my students.” While some districts like Frisco acted swiftly, others, including Galveston, paused amid lawsuits and court orders blocking enforcement. The law, requiring conspicuous display of donated posters, has stirred debates among educators, parents, and students, raising constitutional concerns and fears about religious freedom and inclusion.

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Florida
Florida's voucher program faces scrutiny

Florida's $4bn education voucher program is under review as lawmakers seek to enhance accountability and financial tracking. Matthew Tracy, the state's deputy auditor general, presented a report highlighting "a myriad of accountability challenges," including the absence of a consistent student identification system. Senator Don Gaetz remarked, "Whatever can go wrong with this system has gone wrong," indicating the negative impact on public and private education funding. Gaetz plans to introduce legislation to separate voucher funding from the public education budget, a move opposed by House PreK-12 Budget chairperson Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, who warned it could jeopardize universal school choice. The proposed bill aims to address issues identified in the audit, including expanding stabilization funding and requiring state-issued student IDs for voucher recipients. "We do not have a perfect bill to introduce, but we have a bill which addresses the issues," Gaetz said.

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