Disability Education Crisis: Fears of Reversing Progress

Fifty years after the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, a crisis looms as federal staff managing disability laws are targeted for dismissal. The administration aims to shift education responsibilities to states, reducing federal oversight. This shift has sparked fears of a return to pre-1975 practices, with some schools denying access or services to children with disabilities. A mother shares her daughters traumatic experience in a padded room, highlighting the urgent need for continued federal support and oversight in special education. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.