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Dick Durbin: All children deserve a strong education that meets their emotional and academic needs. The Trump Administration’s…

On the recordAugust 6, 2026
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.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Senator Durbin discusses the impact of program removals on students with disabilities.

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