Education Secretary Under Fire: Congressional Scrutiny Mounts Over Agency Cuts and Student Loan Policies. In a tense congressional hearing, Education Secretary faced a barrage of questions regarding the significant reduction in staff at her agency, sparking concerns about the department's ability to effectively serve students and schools. Additionally, lawmakers pressed her on the proposed limits on federal student loan borrowing, which critics argue will disproportionately affect low-income and minority students. Furthermore, the secretary was grilled on the department's oversight of the education of students with disabilities, with some members of Congress expressing alarm over reports of inadequate support and services for these students. As the education secretary navigates these high-stakes issues, her department's priorities and policies are under intense scrutiny.
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.
