Special Education Landscape Briefing: Announced Shift to HHS
A Free NASET Webinar
The latest on the announced shift of special education oversight from the Department of Education to Health and Human Services.
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Date: Thursday, August 6th | Time: 4:00 PM EST
Panelists: Dr. Allan G. Osborne, Jr. & Dr. Charles J. Russo
Cost: Free
Changes to how special education is overseen at the federal level have been announced.
On June 16, 2026, it was announced that two major responsibilities would move out of the U.S. Department of Education. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which manages programs that support students with disabilities and oversees how states follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), is set to move to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). At the same time, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which handles disability, gender, race, and national origin discrimination complaints in K-12 schools and universities, is set to move to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).Â
These moves have been announced but are not yet complete. IDEA remains the law. It still guarantees students with disabilities access to an equitable public education. Join the co-authors of Special Education and the Law, Dr. Allan G. Osborne and Dr. Charles J. Russo, as they discuss the latest on federal agency oversight, administration, and enforcement of these protections, and what questions this announced shift raises for the people doing the daily work of serving students.Â
For over 22 years, NASET has helped teachers and administrators stay compliant through every shift in policy. Given the scope of these changes, we're offering this free session to provide clarity, context, and a space to ask the questions that matter most.
Whether you're a teacher, parent, administrator, or advocate, this free session is designed to help you understand how these developments may affect IEPs, services, compliance, and most importantly, your students.
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Dr. Allan G. Osborne, Jr.
Former Principal, Special Education Administrator, and National Lecturer
Dr. Osborne is the former principal of the Snug Harbor Community School in Quincy, Massachusetts. A longtime special education administrator and advocate, he has co-authored multiple books on school law and disability rights, including Special Education and the Law. Known for translating complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable strategies, Dr. Osborne brings both legal knowledge and frontline school experience to this conversation.
Dr. Charles J. Russo, J.D., Ed.D.
Professor of Law, University of Dayton | Director, Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership
Dr. Russo is an internationally recognized expert in education law. He has authored or co-authored over 300 publications and served as president of the Education Law Association. As a professor of law and director of the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of Dayton, he trains future education leaders in navigating legal compliance, policy, and ethical decision-making. His insight bridges national policy with everyday application.
What to Expect:
You’ll get a live update on the current state of special education law directly from our expert panel, followed by time for live audience Q&A.
This. Matters.
We normally charge for these sessions, but the urgency of this topic made one thing clear:
This one needs to be free.
NASET is committed to making sure every educator and advocate has access to the updates that matter most, when they matter most.
Who Should Attend
This free session is for educators, administrators, service providers, and advocates who need to stay current, confident, and ready to serve.
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