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What the special education layoffs mean for your child’s IEP and school services

On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Trump administration laid off about 460 people at the Department of Education, part of mass layoffs across the government. The Department of Education layoffs included almost everybody in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS).  OSERS houses the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). OSEP makes sure states are following the Indivi

Does Tylenol cause ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental disorders?

On September 22, 2025, the Trump administration made an announcement claiming that using Tylenol while pregnant may cause autism and ADHD. The announcement follows a study published in August that linked acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy to neurodevelopmental disorders in children. A new large study took a closer look at the data and found no connection.  It’s easy to feel alarmed about t

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  • What happens to my child’s IEP if the U.S. Department of Education closes?

    President Trump signed an executive order to start dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Keep up with the news and learn how it might affect your child’s IEP.

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    What does the Department of Education do for special education?

    The U.S. Department of Education has been in charge of special education at the federal level since 1979. Learn about what it does — and doesn’t — do for your child.

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  • More states mandate screenings for reading challenges in young kids

    California’s reading screening program helps identify young kids at risk for reading challenges. Getting help early can make a big difference.

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  • Does the Section 504 lawsuit put my child’s 504 plan at risk?

    A lawsuit filed by a group of states threatens Section 504. Learn what that could mean for students with disabilities and their 504 plans.

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