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, aimed at improving outcomes .
In a parallel move, the Department of Education reassigned administration of several key education agencies to Ohio. The shift has raised valid questions among Ohio parents worried about changing accountability standards.
This week, a federal report highlighted growing issues with student-loan repayments. Meanwhile, disability advocacy groups expressed frustration about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s expanded role in special-education policy. These changes influence large numbers of students and households across the country.