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Ed secretary worries special education advocates

Special education advocates are concerned after Betsy DeVos misinterpreted a federal law to protect the rights of students with disabilities during her Senate confirmation hearing.

By Sanya MansoorFeb. 15, 2017, 11:00 p.m. CentralUpdated Feb. 15, 2017, 11:00 p.m. Central

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Ed secretary worries special education advocates

by Sanya Mansoor, The Texas Tribune
February 15, 2017

<h1>Ed secretary worries special education advocates</h1>
<p class="byline">by Sanya Mansoor, The Texas Tribune <br />February 15, 2017</p>
<p>After misinterpreting a federal law to protect the rights of students with disabilities during her Senate confirmation hearing, <a href="http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/advocates-of-disabled-students-closely-watching-new-ed-chief/">Betsy DeVos has inspired anxiety and displeasure</a> among advocates for students with special needs. (The Associated Press)</p>
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Ed secretary worries special education advocates

Sanya Mansoor, The Texas Tribune
February 15, 2017

After misinterpreting a federal law to protect the rights of students with disabilities during her Senate confirmation hearing, Betsy DeVos has inspired anxiety and displeasure among advocates for students with special needs. (The Associated Press)

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