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Advocates worry about lack of special education oversight after federal firings

  • 1.  Advocates worry about lack of special education oversight after federal firings

    Posted 10-24-2025 05:26 PM

    Advocates and former education officials are concerned about the future of special education in Texas following a Trump administration decision to cut staff in the special education office of the Department of Education. The firings happened last week amid the government shutdown, but a federal judge has temporarily blocked the layoffs as a court battle between unions and the federal government ensues.

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    Michael Spurlin
    ATPE
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