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Civil rights office cuts lengthen waits for disabled students

Staff reductions and office closures have weakened a federal resource for parents filing complaints.

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Across the United States, cuts and restructuring at the federal Office for Civil Rights have reduced staff and closed offices. The changes mean students with disabilities may wait longer for help. For parents, the office may no longer provide the same support when filing a civil rights complaint.

Source: PBS NewsHour ↗

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