Education Secretary Faces Intense Grilling Over Agency Cuts and Student Loan Reforms. In a tense congressional hearing, the Education Secretary faced a barrage of questions from lawmakers regarding the shrinking of her agency, a move that has raised concerns among educators and advocates. The hearing also touched on the recent announcement of limits on federal student loan borrowing, which has sparked debate over the impact on students and their families. Additionally, the Secretary was questioned about the department's oversight of the education of students with disabilities, a critical issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years.
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.