Special Education Administration Protection Act

Key Points

• This bill prevents the Department of Education from moving its special education office to the Department of Health and Human Services. This office manages programs for students with disabilities and people who need help finding jobs after an injury or illness.
• The goal is to keep special education experts within the education system. Supporters want to make sure that help for students stays focused on learning and school success rather than just medical care or social services.
• The Secretary of Education would be banned from making new deals or contracts to give these duties to other agencies. Any agreements that were already in place before February 2025 would be allowed to continue or be renewed.
• This change would affect millions of students who receive special education services. It ensures that the people making decisions about their education are part of the agency that handles schools and teachers.

Impact Analysis

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