The U.S. Department of Education recently announced significant layoffs within its civil rights division, resulting in the loss of over half of its staff. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which previously investigated roughly 12,000 complaints, now faces increased delays in handling cases, especially those related to students with disabilities. These layoffs come amid a shift in focus towards politically motivated investigations, aligning with the Trump administration's priorities, rather than addressing immediate student complaints. The reductions in staff raise concerns over the department's ability to uphold its civil rights responsibilities effectively.
The U.S. Department of Education has significantly cut back its civil rights division, laying off more than half its staff, affecting the investigation of student complaints.
With layoffs, the Education Department now operates at about half its original size, potentially jeopardizing the handling of approximately 12,000 civil rights complaints.
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