DeVos On School Safety; A New Leader For Education's Civil Rights Office
Briefly

Education Secretary DeVos missed the first public session of the school safety commission established by President Trump after the Parkland shooting. Both DeVos and the three other commission members were absent.
Incoming Deputy Education Secretary Mick Zais clarified that the safety commission would examine 'narrow aspects of gun ownership,' such as age limits for weapon purchases and confiscation procedures for individuals with mental health issues.
Kenneth Marcus was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education, with Senator Lamar Alexander highlighting Marcus' advocacy for civil rights and college students.
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