lmason said:
Our district receives a minor portion of its SPED funding from the federal government. If the DOE is abolished, local funding measures like levies might become more important.
True, but federal oversight ensures states comply with SPED laws. Without it, some states might weaken SPED protections.
In the absence of the DOE, we might see an increase in state-level education departments taking over its duties.
Wealthier districts might absorb the costs, while underfunded districts could struggle, leading to students with special needs being mainstreamed without adequate support.
It’s unlikely that there would be significant changes to SPED policies immediately as they are also protected under the ADA and IDEA.
Discussing equipment and facilities, the DOE often has outdated standards. More modern and flexible resources could benefit schools if local districts had more control.
Brighton said:
Discussing equipment and facilities, the DOE often has outdated standards. More modern and flexible resources could benefit schools if local districts had more control.
Can you clarify what you mean?