Education Secretary Grilled on Agency Cuts and Student Loan Policy. In a high-stakes Congressional hearing, Education Secretary faced intense questioning over her department's plans to downsize and restructure, sparking concerns about the potential impact on students and educators. The hearing also focused on the secretary's proposals to limit federal student loan borrowing, which critics argue will disproportionately affect low-income students. Additionally, lawmakers pressed the secretary on her agency's oversight of the education of students with disabilities, highlighting concerns over accessibility and support for students with special needs. The secretary's responses will likely shape the future of education policy in the United States.
The education secretary faced questions about the shrinking of her agency, limits on federal student loan borrowing and oversight of the education of students with disabilities.
