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    Secretary DeVos Forgoes Waiving Disability Law Amid School Closures

    The Education Department will not request waivers to the bulk of the federal law that protects students with disabilities. Disability advocates and special education are relieved.
    by Elissa Nadworny Apr 28, 2020 2 minutes

    U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will not recommend that Congress waive the main requirements of three federal education laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as IDEA. The federal law ensures that children with disabilities have a right to a free,

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