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Special education chief steps down as Ed. Dept. transfers get underway

Kelly Rogers, the U.S. Department of Education’s top special education official, has unexpectedly resigned after four months in the role, as the agency begins transferring more than 100 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) employees to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rogers had previously indicated that she would continue supervising OSERS staff from the Education Department following their move, but officials have not said who will replace her or how oversight will now work. The transfers are part of a wider restructuring that will also move 57 Office for Civil Rights employees to the Department of Justice. Disability advocates have criticized the changes, arguing that splitting responsibilities among federal agencies could increase bureaucracy, disrupt coordination, and create uncertainty for educators, families, and people with disabilities. The Education Department is proceeding despite congressional efforts to halt the changes. A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would prevent OSERS from being transferred to another agency, while a similar bipartisan proposal has been introduced in the House.

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Parents demand cameras in classrooms

California parents are pressing schools to install cameras in special education classrooms after allegations of abuse involving students who may struggle to communicate what happens at school. Campaigns in Visalia and Bakersfield have attracted thousands of petition signatures, with supporters arguing recordings could verify mistreatment and protect vulnerable children. Visalia parent Brittney Camacho said: “Cameras are so, so important because these children don't have a voice.” However, districts cite privacy, legal and labour concerns, while existing California law restricts classroom recording without teacher and principal consent. Advocates point to Texas, where cameras can be installed in certain special education classrooms on request and footage accessed following abuse allegations. Supporters say such systems can both substantiate complaints and clear wrongly accused educators.

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Texas revamps special education funding

Texas has introduced a new funding model for special education services, effective this school year. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has shifted from a system based on service delivery to one that assigns funding tiers based on individual student needs as documented in their individualized education program (IEP). Each student will be categorized into one of eight tiers, reflecting the level of support required in areas such as learning, behavior, and communication. TEA emphasized that funding tiers should not dictate service placement or the services provided. For the 2026-27 school year, Texas is set to allocate an additional $250m for special education compared to the previous system, ensuring that schools receive at least as much funding as before. However, starting in 2027-28, funding will be determined solely by the new model, which may result in varying amounts for different districts.

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DeSantis unveils anti-communist education

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation of Florida's anti-communist education standards during a press conference at the Bay of Pigs Museum & Library in Miami. The new curriculum, mandated by bill SB 1264, requires Florida schools to teach students about the history and evils of communism from kindergarten through high school. "The history of communism standards are embedded in multiple social studies courses to give students a deeper understanding of communism's historical impact worldwide," DeSantis said. The updated standards include significant events such as the indictment of Raúl Castro and the collapse of Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela. Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack emphasized that the initiative is about history, not indoctrination, stating, "A quality education always exposed students to books that were opposed to Western civilization." The initiative also features the Portraits of Patriotism program, sharing personal stories of those affected by communism.

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