Education Secretary Grilled Over Controversial Reforms. In a tense Congressional hearing, Education Secretary faced intense scrutiny over her department's plans to downsize its workforce, limit federal student loan borrowing, and overhaul the way the government oversees the education of students with disabilities. Critics argue that these reforms will disproportionately harm vulnerable students and exacerbate existing inequalities in the education system. As lawmakers pressed the Secretary for answers, concerns were raised about the impact of these changes on students' access to higher education and the potential consequences for students with disabilities who rely on federal support.
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.
