Law Practice,
Civil Rights
Jan. 28, 2017
Disability rightsand BetsyDeVos
At her hearing, DeVos demonstrated an alarming lack of knowledge and understanding about special education law and other related education policy issues.
Michael Waterstone
Fritz B. Burns Dean
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Email: michael.waterstone@lls.edu
As legal educators who teach and practice in the area of disability law, we oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos to run the U.S. Department of Education. DeVos has never attended public school, never had any experience in the administration of public schools, and has been an advocate for policies that move students from the public schools into private settings. We have four specific concerns.
DeVos has been supportive of voucher programs for all children, including those with disabil...
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