Education Secretary Grilled Over Agency Cuts and Student Loan Reforms. In a heated Congressional hearing, Education Secretary came under fire for her department's recent downsizing, which has raised concerns about the impact on students and educators. Lawmakers also pressed her on the administration's plans to limit federal student loan borrowing, a move that has sparked debate over the accessibility of higher education. Additionally, the Secretary faced scrutiny over the department's oversight of special education, with some critics arguing that the agency's efforts to support students with disabilities are being undermined by budget cuts and bureaucratic red tape.
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.
