Legal Framework

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities — Article 24

Guarantees the right to inclusive education at all levels, requiring states to ensure persons with disabilities are not excluded from the general education system and receive the support needed within that system.

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Education Department Dismantlement: $881M in Contracts Slashed, IES Eliminated, 50% Workforce Cut

The systematic dismantlement of the Department of Education began with DOGE slashing $881 million in research contracts and eliminating IES, followed by cutting half the workforce, and culminated in …

  • On February 10, 2025, DOGE announced termination of 89 Education Department contracts totaling $881 million. The vast majority targeted the …
  • IES was effectively eliminated — over 100 employees terminated, including research analysts specializing in K-12 studies, adult education, …