First-year actions under Impersonation Rule led to legal cases and website takedowns amid nearly $3 billion in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increased enforcement of…
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Federal Agencies Launch Title IX Enforcement Team
Education secretary announces Joint Task Force that seeks to expedite investigations and uphold protections for female students. The Departments of Education and Justice recently announced the creation of…
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Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education
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Education Department Reminds Schools of Parental Rights
Secretary states that schools must comply with FERPA and PPRA providing parents access to student records. The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) recently issued…
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Education Department Restores Paused Student Loan Programs
A revised income-driven repayment plan has been implemented for federal student loans. On Wednesday, the Education Department restored certain student loan programs after modifying them according to a…
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President Restores Public Student Loan Forgiveness to Original Parameters
He directs the removal of activist organizations from the definition of “public service.” President Donald Trump issued an order this month that restores the Public Student Loan Forgiveness…
Read MoreSenator Announces Legislative Plan to Back President’s Dismantling of Education Department
Senator Cassidy said he agrees “with President Trump that the Department of Education has failed its mission.” Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, chair of the Senate Committee on…
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President Trump Not Signing Executive Order Closing Education Department
But he has directed Secretary McMahon to take all legal steps to trim the agency. Media outlets had reported that President Donald Trump was going to sign an…
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Secretary McMahon Issues “Final Mission” Message to Education Department
She outlines the vision to send education back to the states, according to President Trump’s agenda. Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent out her first official communication on Wednesday,…
Read MoreEducation Department Offered Employees Incentive to Resign
The department warns of additional layoffs in the future. The Education Department emailed its employees on Friday, offering $25,000 or severance pay, “whichever is less,” if they choose…
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