Education Secretary Grilled on Agency Cuts and Student Loan Limits. In a tense Congressional hearing, Education Secretary faced intense scrutiny over her department's drastic downsizing, which has raised concerns about the impact on students and educators. Lawmakers also pressed her on proposed limits to federal student loan borrowing, which critics argue could disproportionately harm low-income students. Additionally, the Secretary was questioned about her agency's oversight of the education of students with disabilities, an issue that has sparked controversy in recent years. As the nation's education system continues to navigate significant challenges, the hearing shed light on the Secretary's vision for the department's future and the potential consequences of her policies.
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.
