Secretary McMahon approved a federal waiver for Indiana on June 24, 2026 to streamline spending . The waiver grants flexibility in spending 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 new appointment in special-education policy. These changes influence large numbers of students and households across the country.