AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — The potential dismantling of the Department of Education has sparked concern among parents and educators about the future of special education resources.

Donte Moore, a parent in Pflugerville ISD, expressed worry that his two sons, who have intellectual disabilities, may lose crucial support in the classroom.

"That's when you'd see that little spark in their eye when they're able to do the hands-on of learning," Moore said, highlighting the importance of specialized resources for his children.

President Donald Trump has begun drafting an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, aiming to fulfill a campaign promise to eliminate the agency, "What I want to do is let the states run schools," Trump said.

The Department of Education has historically funded students with disabilities through federal grants and programs.

Nicole Hill, Communications Director for Texas AFT, noted, "In Texas last year, actually $1.3 billion came to Texas from the federal government to support students with disabilities."

The agency also provides oversight to ensure equal learning opportunities for students with disabilities.

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Hill expressed uncertainty about who would hold schools accountable if the department is dismantled, "Who knows which departments would be carrying out those functions to ensure the law is being carried out."

For Moore, the potential dismantling of the Department of Education is personal.

He fears for both his son's education and safety.

Last year, his son Noah allegedly had his fingers broken by his teacher, McKinzie Merrell, who is now facing a felony charge of injury to a child.

Moore worries that without oversight or funding from the department, incidents like these might go unnoticed.

"The schools will probably retort by saying, well, we don't have the funding to provide cameras or other protective measures for children with disabilities," Moore said.

A survey conducted by Texas AFT earlier this year revealed that a majority of special needs educators feel they are already underfunded and fear the situation will worsen without the Department of Education.

Once Trump signs the executive order, he is expected to urge Congress to pass legislation to close the department.