Education Department's budget request for FY 2027 portends OCR cuts

Key Points

• This research examines the implications of the U.S. Department of Education's FY 2027 budget request on the Office for Civil Rights.
• Analysis of the FY 2027 budget request and justifications published by the U.S. Department of Education.
• The budget request suggests a significant reduction in resources for the Office for Civil Rights.
• This trend reflects ongoing cuts to staffing and enforcement capabilities initiated during the Trump administration.