All children deserve a strong education that meets their emotional and academic needs. The Trump Administration’s removal of crucial programs from the Department of Education will harm students with disabilities.
Dick Durbin: “All children deserve a strong education that meets their emotional and academic needs. The Trump Administration’s…”
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Senator Durbin discusses the impact of program removals on students with disabilities.
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