The Departments of Justice and Education announced a lawsuit against the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) to halt the district from facilitating secret “gender transitions“ for students…
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Education Department Proposes Overhaul of U.S. Higher Education Accreditation System
The under secretary stated that the proposed changes seek to “restore confidence in our accreditation system.” The Department of Education issued a proposed rule that would revamp America’s…
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Education Department Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Five Medical Schools
The health secretary also announced an investigation into multiple racially focused programs at an Oregon university. The Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced investigations into possible…
Read MoreNinth Circuit Rules Education Department Must Implement Student Loan Relief Settlement
The department sought to redefine agreement conditions after missing a settlement deadline. The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously rejected the Department of Education’s appeal to…
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Education Department Launches Initiative to Protect K-12 Students
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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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 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…
Read MoreEducation Department Establishes Workforce Pell Grant Program
The education secretary said the administration seeks to shift postsecondary education to low-cost, high-value programs. The Department of Education announced a final rule for the Workforce Pell Grant…
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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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