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Call on Congress to Reverse Harmful Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education

Key offices at the Department of Education, including the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), have been significantly impacted by recent layoffs of almost all of their staff.

These offices are essential for enforcing and supporting critical laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Without adequate staffing, the Department cannot fulfill its legal obligations to provide oversight, guidance, and support to states and schools. These layoffs directly threaten the implementation and enforcement of laws that protect access to a free appropriate public education and vocational rehabilitation services for youth and adults with disabilities.

Use our form letter (linked below to contact your representatives.

Write to Congress


National Disability Rights Network
820 First Street NE
Suite 740
Washington, DC 20002
United States
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