It's official: As of February 27, the U.S. Department of Education is proposing a two-year delay on implementing an Obama-era rule that identifies significant disproportionality by racial or ethnic status in the administration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Currently, the rule is slated to take effect on July 1. The proposed delay is up for public comment during the next 75 days.
While civil rights and disabilities advocates want to see the rule implemented on schedule, many public-school leaders are wary of the rule. Meanwhile, Secretary DeVos has signaled her desire to reduce, not add to, the federal footprint on public education.
