Education Secretary Grilled on Controversial Policy Moves. In a tense Congressional hearing, Education Secretary faced intense scrutiny over her department's recent restructuring, which has seen significant job cuts and a shrinking agency. Lawmakers also pressed her on the impact of new limits on federal student loan borrowing, which could make higher education less accessible to many students. Additionally, the Secretary was questioned about the proposed overhaul of special education policies, which has raised concerns among advocates for students with disabilities and their families.
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.
