Policy & Legal: Page 70
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Retrieved from GovAbbott on September 22, 2022
Judge blocks Texas transgender policy requiring school professionals to report parents
The lawsuit, which relates how a transgender student attempted suicide as a result of Abbott’s order, heads to trial next summer.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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ASBO ’22: Ohio district CFO makes the case for wellness programs
Tracking data on wellness programs and encouraging staff to set healthy goals is key to helping districtwide initiatives move forward.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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STAFFED UPHow a Baltimore certification program fuels the teacher pipeline
Programs like the Baltimore City Teaching Residency have helped fill high-needs teaching roles in Baltimore City Public Schools, one district official says.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Vermont issues private school funding guidance following Carson v. Makin
The guidance for public school districts instructs them to pay for students without secondary school options wishing to attend religious alternatives.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Report: Federal policy adjustments needed to support newcomer students
Removing caps on Title III immigrant subgrants and setting a federal definition of a newcomer student are among recommendations.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Education leaders share academic, SEL recovery efforts in House subcommittee hearing
Analyzing data, expanding partnerships and boosting teacher pipelines are ways schools are addressing pandemic setbacks, panelists said.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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First GEER audits show misdocumentation of some funds
The Ed Department’s Office of Inspector General found Michigan, Oklahoma and Missouri could have better documented or monitored relief funds.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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$1B federal cybersecurity grant to be distributed to states over 4 years
School districts will have access to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, but cannot apply for this federal funding directly.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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With over 210K comments submitted, what did the public say about proposed Title IX changes?
The proposals received support overall from prominent educator groups, though supporters still identified areas of concern and clarification.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Report raises concern about low expectations for students with disabilities
The Advocacy Institute says states should have more ambitious goals for proficiency on state assessments.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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ASBO ‘22: How one rural district is on the road to electrify its bus fleet
Williamsfield Schools in Illinois expects to reduce costs by 67% once its electric school bus fleet is in full operation by FY 2024.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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The public comment period for Biden’s Title IX proposal is over. What’s next?
The draft received more than 200,000 comments, about double the number received for the rule Betsy DeVos moved through the regulatory process.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Cardona clarifies funding priorities for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
In a letter to state leaders, the education secretary said districts with high poverty and that meet at least one of three other criteria should be prioritized.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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House committee debates politicization of school reopening guidance
A Republican-led request for documents related to federal school reopening guidance was denied by the House Education and Labor Committee.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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House Republicans open investigation into ARP spending on ‘leftist ideology’
Republicans on two House committees asked for American Rescue Plan documents from California, New York, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Justice Department appeals federal ruling against Title IX guidance
The order against the Education Department’s policies protecting LGBTQ students applies to 20 predominantly conservative states.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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ASBO ’22: Leaders must keep communicating ESSER funds will end
Districts should prepare to show short-term return on investment on ESSER spending ahead of the 2024 spending obligation deadline, panelists advised.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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New York temporarily extends special education services beyond age 21
Pandemic-related disrupted special education led to a state law that allows certain students to receive services until age 23.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Seattle educators lift strike after reaching tentative agreement with district
The new contract includes teacher raises, “improved and maintained” special education teaching ratios, and baseline mental health staffing for all schools.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Report: State ed leaders prioritize cybersecurity, but funding is lacking
In a survey by the State Educational Technology Directors Association, 57% of respondents said their state provides a low amount of funding for cybersecurity.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Uvalde lawyer: School district violated families’ 14th Amendment rights
The attorney hired by Uvalde victims says parents were deprived of their right to protect their children and make decisions about their health and safety.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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85% of district leaders say lack of applicants driving teacher shortages
In an AASA survey of 910 district leaders, 27.7% reported higher vacancy rates for the 2022-23 school year compared to last year.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Groups call for E-rate to cover cybersecurity protections after LAUSD ransomware attack
The hacker group Vice Society has reportedly claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on the nation’s second-largest school district.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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HHS issues 9-point checklist for school-based Medicaid services
The guidance is part of a series of resources planned by the federal agency to simplify and expand school-based Medicaid services.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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These 3 charts illustrate universal school meals’ impact
Recent USDA data shows the two-year implementation of universal school meals curbed child hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 12, 2022
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