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flag A federal judge blocked most layoffs at the Education Department’s special ed office, calling them likely illegal and politically driven.

flag A federal judge has blocked nearly all layoffs at the Department of Education’s special education office, ruling the cuts likely unlawful and politically motivated. flag The reductions, part of broader Trump administration cost-cutting, left the office with minimal staff, raising concerns about weakened oversight of $15 billion in annual special education funding and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. flag While Pennsylvania says it can maintain oversight, a 120-day state budget impasse has halted over $4 million in federal funds, forcing districts to take high-interest loans. flag Immediate services are expected to continue, but long-term impacts remain uncertain amid ongoing legal challenges and potential appeals.

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