The Trump administration proposes moving special education funding from the Education Department to Health and Human Services, sparking concerns over student support and equity.

The Trump administration is exploring moving the $15 billion Individuals with Disabilities Education Act program from the U.S. Department of Education to another agency, likely Health and Human Services, as part of a broader effort to eliminate the department. This follows mass layoffs, including 121 special education staff, during a government shutdown, prompting a federal judge to temporarily block further cuts. While officials say student services and funding will continue, advocates warn the move could weaken oversight, compliance, and support for the nation’s 7.5 million students with disabilities, raising concerns about long-term impacts on equity and access to education.