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    Here’s what you need to know about the federal IDEA special education program

    The nearly 50-year-old law sets requirements for states and districts for how to serve students with disabilities.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    What is the Community Eligibility Provision?

    Here’s how the federal program works to help high-poverty schools and districts serve free meals to all students.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    What you need to know about Section 504

    The federal civil rights law requires K-12 schools and higher education institutions to provide people with disabilities accommodations.

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
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    What you need to know about Title IX

    The federal civil rights law barring sex discrimination in schools is a frequent target of policy ping-pong between presidential administrations.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    What is E-rate and how does it benefit schools?

    With the FCC program’s future in legal limbo, here’s what it means for schools and libraries that use the federal funds for affordable internet connectivity.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024