Charlene Crowell: Education Department's Closure Strategy Sparks Financial Aid Concerns

Significant disruptions within federal institutions have severely affected the Department of Education's $242 billion budget. With looming layoffs and potential closures, countless students dependent on federal aid face severe obstacles. A coalition of attorneys general from 20 states has initiated legal action asserting that the agency must uphold its protections against unwarranted dismantling. Maryland AG Anthony Brown highlighted the detrimental impact on vital resources for at-risk students, while New York AG Leticia James warned of the administration’s damaging policies masquerading as fraud deterrence.