President Trump’s administration has drastically reduced the U.S. Department of Education’s staff from 4,133 to approximately 2,183, following extensive layoffs. This reduction, primarily affecting the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), includes at least 240 layoffs of crucial staff responsible for enforcing laws against discrimination in schools. As a result, many OCR offices will be closed, limiting the department’s ability to address complaints and enforce civil rights protections. These cuts raise concerns about the long-term implications for students and educational equity across the country.
The Education Department is set to be roughly half its prior size, threatening critical support for civil rights enforcement and various educational responsibilities.
With significant cuts to the Office for Civil Rights, the capacity to address discrimination against students in public schools will be severely compromised.
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