The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a formal investigation on April 15 after New Home ISD in Texas cut special education classrooms without reevaluating students, notifying families, or providing alternatives — forcing children to ride a bus up to 48 kilometers to attend school. This violates disability rights law.
The Office for Civil Rights receives 22,687 cases per year. 37% involve people with disabilities — yet systemic gaps remain.
🇹🇭 Thailand has the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Act, but 64% of primary schools lack sufficient teachers — and fewer than 10% of children with disabilities complete high school.
🇸🇬 Singapore has reduced special education fees by 60%.
🇯🇵 Japan is building 300 new schools to support diverse learners.
— Our neighbors are moving forward.
Every child, regardless of physical condition, deserves to learn.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education (ed.gov), UNICEF Thailand