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 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 growing issues with student-loan repayments. Meanwhile, disability advocacy groups expressed alarm about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new appointment in special-education policy. These changes influence large numbers of students and their families across the country.