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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 35 MIN

What Department of Education Cuts Mean For Special Education

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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.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ atplus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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