"Education Secretary Linda McMahon has called for a major overhaul of the Department of Education's approach to handling civil rights complaints. In a move aimed at addressing a growing backlog of cases, McMahon has announced plans to rescind previously approved Reduction in Force (RIF) notices and hire additional attorneys to tackle the surge in complaints. The decision comes as the department faces criticism for its handling of allegations of racial and disability discrimination in schools. With the new hires, McMahon hopes to speed up the process of investigating and resolving these sensitive cases, providing much-needed relief to students and families affected by the delays."
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said rescinding these RIFs and hiring more attorneys is necessary to address a backlog of civil rights complaints.
