Trump Administration Seeks to Remove 'Most Integrated Setting' Rules for People with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Justice, alongside several states, is seeking to eliminate references to the phrase 'most integrated setting' in Department of Health and Human Services' regulations related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This move, filed in a proposed resolution with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, represents a significant departure from decades of precedent and is opposed by disability advocates who argue it undermines protections against institutionalization.