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Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
By Annie Ma, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities — rights that some fear could be losing ground under the Trump administration. Last month, the Education Department announced it would offload oversight of special education to ...
Key takeaway Last month, the Education Department announced it would offload oversight of special education to the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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