The Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year. The data was obtained by The New York Times.
The decline comes as the Trump administration continues its overhaul of the department. Changes in staffing and priorities have slowed the processing of civil rights cases.
Investigators handled a significantly reduced number of complaints. This marks a sharp drop from the workload managed in prior years.
The slowdown affects cases involving race, disability, and gender discrimination. Students and families have faced longer waits for resolutions.
Critics argue the overhaul has undermined the department’s enforcement capabilities. Supporters say the changes aim to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies.
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights typically investigates thousands of complaints annually. The recent reduction highlights a major shift in federal oversight.
The data underscores ongoing tensions over the department’s role. It remains unclear how the trend will evolve in the coming months.
