Department of Education Cuts and Implications for Children with Disabilities

In this episode, we dive into the real-life consequences of
proposed U.S. Department of Education budget cuts, specifically
their impact on children with disabilities in Michigan. With
guests from an Intermediate School District (ISD), the Autism
Alliance of Michigan, and an agency serving people with
developmental disabilities, we explore how federal education
dollars currently support essential services, what’s at risk if
that funding disappears, and how local communities can respond.
From early intervention to IEP implementation and long-term
equity concerns, our panel unpacks the cascading effects these
cuts could have on students, families, and schools across the
state.