The Dismantling of the Department of Education: What This Means for Special Education Here’s what you need to know: 1. The Fate of IDEA & Special Education Protections 2. Special Education Funding at Risk 3. Disproportionate Impact on Marginalized Communities 4. Teacher Shortages Will Get Worse What Can Parents & Advocates Do? 🛑 Stay informed: Follow policy changes at state and federal levels. 📢 Advocate: Contact legislators to demand continued protections for special education. ✍️ Prepare: Learn your child’s rights and how to navigate state-level education policies. This is not just a political issue—it’s about ensuring that children with disabilities receive the education they deserve. If you’re a parent, educator, or advocate, now is the time to speak up. What do you think will happen if the Department of Education is dismantled? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #SpecialEducation #IDEA #EducationRights #DisabilityAdvocacy#autism#williamsyndrome