Parents Fear New Education Rules Will Worsen Discrimination

A growing number of parents are worried that the latest changes in the Education Department will make it harder to protect children with disabilities from bullying and unfair treatment.

The new rules shift civil‑rights enforcement and special‑education duties to other offices, a move critics say will leave many complaints unanswered.

Case in Point
One mother in Ohio, who filed a complaint last spring after her daughter was harassed for wearing hearing aids, has not heard any progress in over two years.
She says she no longer checks in with the department’s lawyer because the case remains unresolved.

The problem is not new; it has been stuck in a bureaucratic limbo since the Trump administration began.

Now, with the department outsourcing key responsibilities, advocates fear that the system will become even more broken. They warn that without strong oversight, schools may ignore or mishandle claims of discrimination against kids with special needs.

Potential Impact
If the new policies take effect, families could face increased obstacles and slower responses to their concerns.