Recent actions by the Trump administration have led to substantial layoffs within the U.S. Department of Education, particularly affecting the Office of Special Education and its oversight of critical services for children with disabilities. Conservative parents are expressing anxiety over the potential consequences of these cuts, which some view as a betrayal of fundamental values. Advocates warn that the reduction of staff and resources could jeopardize the protections afforded to students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compromise civil rights enforcement. Reports indicate that nearly all special education staff have been laid off, raising alarms among educators and families about the future of special education programs and the impact on students across the country. As uncertainty looms, many are left questioning how these decisions will affect vulnerable populations, including military families and Black students with disabilities.