Education Secretary Under Fire for Agency Cuts and Student Loan Policies. In a tense Congressional hearing, Education Secretary faced intense scrutiny over her department's recent downsizing, which has left many wondering about the impact on students and educators. The secretary was also grilled about proposed changes to federal student loan borrowing limits, which critics argue could disproportionately affect low-income students. Furthermore, lawmakers pressed her on the department's oversight of students with disabilities, highlighting concerns that the agency's reduced resources may be compromising the education and well-being of this vulnerable population.
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.
