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On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
Under the failed leadership of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the OCR has abdicated this critically important responsibility.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley criticizes DeVos for neglecting the protection of LGBTQ+ students.

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