Guidance released by the department reminds schools of their legal duty to hold predatory staff accountable for their actions. The Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights…
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Education Secretary Approves Waiver for Arkansas to Streamline Federal Compliance
Arkansas is now the 21st state to receive Ed-Flex authority, and the 5th state to receive a Returning Education to the States waiver. The U.S. Department of Education has announced…
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Education Department Holds First Higher Education Fraud Summit
Officials from the White House fraud elimination task force and Justice Department fraud elimination division participated. The U.S. Department of Education held its first summit to address fraud,…
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Education Department Announces Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction for AutoPay Enrollment
The undersecretary said, “We expect this temporary incentive to drive up repayment rates and significantly improve the overall health of the federal student loan portfolio.” The Department of…
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House Passes Legislation to Prevent Federal Student Financial Aid Theft
The “No Aid for Ghost Students Act“ seeks to codify fraud detection measures already implemented by the Education Department. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation, introduced…
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Education and Labor Departments Consider Applications for Civics Grants
Federal funds offered in honor of America’s semi-quincentennial. The Departments of Education and Labor are administering grants through the 2026 Fiscal Year competition for the American History and…
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Education Department Investigates NC School District for Title IX Violations
Congressman Harris thanks the education secretary for responding to his concerns. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the Cabarrus…
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Education and Labor Departments Announce WIOA State Plan Expansion
Through a joint effort, combined WIOA plans have more than doubled since 2024. The Departments of Education and Labor announced that 21 states have released combined Workforce Innovation…
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Education Department Expands IDEA Funding for Students With Disabilities
New federal guidance lets states use IDEA funds to support expectant parents preparing for disability-related services The U.S. Department of Education announced a $144 million increase in funding…
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Education Secretary Reports Federal Student Loan Fraud
The Education Department launched a new risk assessment tool last month. Education Secretary Linda McMahon recently discussed the level of fraud officials have uncovered in Federal Student Aid…
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