Policy & Legal: Page 19
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Groups call for cutting chronic absenteeism by 50% over 5 years
A coalition of education nonprofits say high absenteeism is harming learning, teacher retention, school culture and postsecondary preparedness.
By Kara Arundel • July 18, 2024 -
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Activist organizations seek to block Title IX rule in over 400 schools nationwide
The extensive list contains over 1,000 schools and higher ed institutions, including in liberal states, and could complicate how the rule is implemented.
By Naaz Modan • July 17, 2024 -
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TrendlineEquity in Education
From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.
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Over 50% of Ohio’s lowest-performing districts must change curricula for science of reading
A Fordham Institute analysis finds districts and charter schools using unaligned curricula received more state funds for new materials this year.
By Anna Merod • July 17, 2024 -
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California becomes first state to prohibit schools from outing LGBTQ+ students
The law was challenged in court one day after its passage and reflects a deepening political divide in how states approach LGBTQ+ policies.
By Naaz Modan • July 17, 2024 -
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Federal judge temporarily blocks new Title IX rule from taking effect in Texas
The new regulations, which include protections for LGBTQI+ students, have been put on pause in at least 15 states.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 15, 2024 -
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As FCC prepares for E-rate expansion vote, a lawsuit seeks to block the way
The claim filed in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court against the FCC’s modernization of E-rate is unlikely to succeed, says one ed tech legal expert.
By Anna Merod • July 15, 2024 -
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GOP lawmakers raise pressure on Education Department after Chevron decision
In a letter to the agency, Reps. Virginia Foxx and James Comer said they will ensure adherence to the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision.
By Naaz Modan • July 12, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From an approved GOP-led House plan to cut Title I funding to more state cell phone restrictions in schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • July 12, 2024 -
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House passes resolution seeking to overturn Title IX rule
The rule protecting LGBTQ+ students faces an uncertain future with preliminary injunctions and a recent Supreme Court decision further blunting its reach.
By Naaz Modan • July 11, 2024 -
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House committee advances bill to mandate FAFSA release by Oct. 1
The proposed legislation received largely bipartisan support, but some worry the hard deadline could backfire if not part of a comprehensive plan.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 11, 2024 -
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Oklahoma religious charter cancels fall opening, plans SCOTUS appeal
The move comes after the Oklahoma Supreme Court denied the school state funding, blocking the creation of the nation's first religious public school.
By Naaz Modan • July 11, 2024 -
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House committee approves 25% cut to Title I
The Republican-led plan for FY 2025 proposes an 11% overall cut to the U.S. Department of Education.
By Kara Arundel • July 11, 2024 -
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Private school choice enrollment exceeds 1M students for first time
Participation has doubled over the last 5 years. Still, enrollment represents just 2% of the eligible K-12 population.
By Kara Arundel • July 11, 2024 -
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26 states now require personal finance course for graduation
California is the latest to adopt a personal finance requirement with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 2927 in June.
By Naaz Modan • July 10, 2024 -
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Cyberattack potentially exposes student, staff data in Alabama
State education department staff were able to interrupt the cyberattack, and the extent to which data may have been compromised is under investigation.
By Anna Merod • July 10, 2024 -
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Virginia to curb student cellphone use in schools
The state joins Florida, Indiana and others in limiting devices in classrooms, citing mental health risks for students.
By Kara Arundel • July 10, 2024 -
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Even as it takes effect, DOL’s overtime rule could still face courts’ wrath
One potential, emerging threat to the rule is the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine for evaluating agency regulations.
By Ryan Golden • July 9, 2024 -
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Title IX athletics rule delayed yet again
The controversial rule’s deadline is up in the air in a regulatory agenda update that also includes deadlines for Title VI, Section 504 and Medicaid rules.
By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • July 9, 2024 -
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How the Chevron ruling could affect K-12 policies
The 40-year precedent’s end could herald change for regulations on Title IX, IDEA and other policies, but could also bring more stability long-term.
By Naaz Modan • July 9, 2024 -
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Will 2024 see fewer school shootings?
If the current pace holds, 2024 would break a multiyear streak of record high school shootings.
By Naaz Modan • July 8, 2024 -
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Judge denies 17 states’ request to halt pregnancy accommodation rule amid appeal
The court dismissed with prejudice an earlier challenge, and the plaintiffs appealed that ruling.
By Ginger Christ • July 3, 2024 -
Federal judge blocks final Title IX rule in 4 more states
The ruling marks another hit for the U.S. Department of Education's controversial regulation, which is now blocked from taking effect in 14 states.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 3, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCelebrating 60 years: A visual history of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The landmark legislation shields employees from discrimination in the workplace.
By Ginger Christ , Shaun Lucas • July 2, 2024 -
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OpinionThe Civil Rights Act turns 60: Have American schools complied?
Six decades after the law’s passage, many schools remain segregated and unequal, writes the director of programming for the Education Rights Institute.
By GeDá Jones Herbert • July 2, 2024 -
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Q&AHow CISA is supporting school cyberdefense
The agency’s acting assistant director for stakeholder engagement discusses some of the growing resources available to help schools tackle cyberthreats.
By Anna Merod • July 2, 2024
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