On June 16, 2026, the Trump administration announced a reorganization of oversight for special education and civil rights. The Department of Education will no longer oversee these areas. Instead, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will take responsibility for civil rights enforcement and student privacy protection, while the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will manage special education initiatives.
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Trump administration shifts oversight of special education and civil rights from Education Department
The Trump administration has announced a shift in oversight for special education and civil rights, transferring responsibilities from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services. This change was made public on June 16, 2026.
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