Trump's Plans to Gut IDEA and Who Might Oversee Special Education

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ADHD in a HURRY!

Dustin Horvath

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Hello there! This is "ADHD in a HURRY!" the podcast dedicated to ADHDers and non-ADHDers. This episode is my introduction to you, the listener, to give you some background information about myself as a person with ADHD and my experiences working in education. Each episode will be short and sweet and will include my personal or professional insights, strategies, and perspectives on topics related to ADHD!

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Trump's Plans to Gut IDEA and Who Might Oversee Special Education

ADHD in a HURRY!

13 minutes 7 seconds

3 weeks ago

Trump's Plans to Gut IDEA and Who Might Oversee Special Education

Hey folks! This episode is video I just uploaded to my YouTube channel, but I want to share it here too because of the absolute importance of what is happening right now. I don't normally go into these topics for a variety of reasons, but potential cost and damage to American schools and students with disabilities cannot be overlooked.

Please watch and let me know what you think!

I investigated the radical plan by Donald Trump and RFK Jr. to dismantle the Department of Education, and what I found is a direct threat to special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).If your child has an IEP or a 504 plan, you must watch this now. I break down exactly how the proposed shift of special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the push for "no strings attached" block grants will gut the protections guaranteed under IDEA funding. This isn't just a political shake-up—it's an existential crisis for millions of students with disabilities.What I Cover in This Emergency Report:The Blueprint: I reveal the specific policy proposals (from Project 2025 and administration statements) that target the US Department of Education's ability to enforce IDEA compliance.The RFK Jr. Factor: What does placing special education under an HHS led by RFK Jr. really mean for the future of your child’s individualized education program (IEP) and the $14+ billion in federal funding?The Block Grant Threat: I explain how converting special education grants into "no-strings-attached" block grants could strip away critical FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) and LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) safeguards.My Call to Action: I share immediate, actionable steps you can take right now to advocate for the continuation of special education services and protect the law that has guaranteed disabled students an education for nearly 50 years.Don't let them quietly undo decades of civil rights progress. I'm fighting for transparency on this issue, and I need your help to get the word out.#Trump #RFJkr #SpecialEducation #Studentswithdisabilities