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After monthlong pause, Trump admin resumes investigating disability complaints at schools

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The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating disability-related discrimination in U.S. schools.

When President Donald Trump took office again, the work of the office quickly ground to a halt.

The Trump administration lifted the pause on Feb. 20 , according to an internal memo and an agency spokesperson.

But advocates say they're worried complaints alleging prejudice on multiple fronts, not just based on disability.

Future of Office for Civil Rights Office is uncertain.

It has long been understaffed relative to its workload, which has caused a significant backlog of cases.

Critics say a massive reshuffling would cost kids who are struggling time they don’t have.

Linda McMahon , Trump ’s Education secretary nominee, appeared open to those ideas.

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