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Opinion: Dismantling the Department of Education would harm children with disabilities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Education Secretary Linda McMahon attend an event at the White House, July 31, 2025. Photo: Daniel Torok / Official White House Photo via Flickr / United States Government Work

Education Secretary — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Education Secretary Linda McMahon attend an event at the White House, July 31, 2025. Photo: Daniel Torok / Official White House Photo via Flickr / United States Government Work

As a Deaf person and national disability access leader, I am alarmed by recent efforts to weaken or dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.