Buried Lede: OSEP Will Continue, Richey is Assistant Secretary of OSERS and OCR, and U.S. Dept. of Education Knows More Work Is Needed

U.S. Dept. of Education's recent social media posts celebrate IDEA's 50th anniversary. Tucked within them are confirmations that OSEP will continue enforcement with OCR—and more.

In late November, U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) began posting social media messages celebrating the 50th anniversary of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Tucked inside those posts are public confirmations that Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) remains active and that Kimberly Richey is now leading both Office for Civil…