In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
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While department officials have been pitching this move as a way to streamline federal bureaucracy in education, advocates think it is doing the opposite. "This proposal appears to add another layer of bureaucracy while creating additional confusion and uncertainty for families, educators, and state agencies," says Denise Marshall, CEO of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA).

In Thursday's call, Rogers said, "This administration is firmly committed to carrying out the federal government's duty to enforce federal protections for individuals with disabilities." She continued, "This partnership does not alter that obligation." Rogers did not share a specific timeline for these changes to take effect.

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