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Education Department's Special Education Office Move to HHS Raises Concerns Among Advocates

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Disability rights advocates expressed concerns after a U.S.
Department of Education call regarding plans to move special education offices to HHS.
Advocates fear increased bureaucracy and confusion, despite assurances that federal protections for students with disabilities will remain intact.

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Disability rights advocates expressed concerns after a U.S. Department of Education call regarding plans to move special education offices to HHS. Advocates fear increased bureaucracy and confusion, despite assurances that federal protections for students with disabilities will remain intact.

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