Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Education Pick, Seems Unfamiliar With A Major Federal Education Law
Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary appeared stumped by senators when they asked her about a federal education law related to discrimination during her confirmation hearing Tuesday night.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) asked Betsy DeVos about how she’d enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. IDEA, as the law is known, requires that public schools provide children with disabilities a “free and appropriate” education just like other students.
As DeVos danced around his questions, Kaine grew agitated, asking her point-blank if schools should have to follow federal law.
“Should all K-12 schools receiving government funding be required to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act?” he asked.
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Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) asked Betsy DeVos about how she’d enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. IDEA, as the law is known, requires that public schools provide children with disabilities a “free and appropriate” education just like other students.
As DeVos danced around his questions, Kaine grew agitated, asking her point-blank if schools should have to follow federal law.
“Should all K-12 schools receiving government funding be required to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act?” he asked.
READ MORE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/betsy-...
This is a classic example of DOUBLE TALK from Trumps nominee for education secretary.