Secretary McMahon approved a federal waiver for Indiana on June 24, 2026 to streamline budget management. The waiver grants more local control over federal education funds, designed to enhance efficiency.
In a parallel move, the Department of Education transferred oversight of several key education agencies to Ohio. The shift has raised concerns among Ohio parents worried about changing accountability standards.
This week, a federal report highlighted increasing difficulties with student-loan repayments. Meanwhile, disability advocacy groups expressed frustration about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s expanded role in special-education policy. These changes impact millions of students and their families across the country.