Measure addresses parental notification, federal funding limits, and policies affecting minors. The House of Representatives passed the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act last week. The bill, sponsored…
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Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Youth Screen Use and Digital Heath Risks
HHS provides guidance and tools to address harms from screen use in children and teens. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Surgeon…
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USDA Implements Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
President Trump signed the law in January that requires federal nutrition programs to offer whole and 2% milk. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the final…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch State Assessment Grant Competition
Federal agencies announce FY 2026 program to support state testing and accountability systems. The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition…
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DOJ Investigates Illinois School Districts Over Parental Notification Policy
The public schools are being investigated for allegedly withholding information regarding students’ sexual orientation from parents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened an investigation into 36 Illinois…
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FCC Suspends Fraudsters from USF Programs
Agency cites fraud convictions tied to E-Rate funding for schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suspended seven convicted criminals from participating in Universal Service Fund (USF)…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch Joint Grant Competitions
The programs focus on teacher development and literacy through coordinated federal efforts. The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor announced fiscal year 2026 grant competitions for programs supporting…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Beautiful Infrastructure Design Challenge
Applicants of all ages are invited to participate in the submission of visually inspiring pieces of transportation-forward architecture. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the launch…
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Education Department Determines D.C. Schools Engaged in Disability Discrimination
An OCR investigation found breaches of law in the school system, and now seeks reform. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded that the District of…
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Education Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Portland Public Schools
The Office of Civil Rights is reviewing allegations that student support initiatives violate Title VI. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an…
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