What Department of Education Cuts Mean For Special Education
Oct 16, 2025•36 min
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Episode description
The Trump administration has decimated the Department of Education with staffing cuts.
Now, the latest round of layoffs all but wipes out the Office of Special Education Programs. So, what does that mean for the millions of kids who rely on these services?
We sit down to talk about how Education Department cuts will affect children with disabilities.
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Now, the latest round of layoffs all but wipes out the Office of Special Education Programs. So, what does that mean for the millions of kids who rely on these services?
We sit down to talk about how Education Department cuts will affect children with disabilities.
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