The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations. The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and…
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USDA Secretary Announces Junk Fee Elimination Policy for School Meal Programs
The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…
Read MoreDistrict Judge Presses DOJ Officials on Terms of Boeing Plea Deal
The families of 346 dead passengers urge the judge to reject the agreement. District Judge Reed O’Connor pressed Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to explain the terms of…
Read MoreCircuit Court Revives Case Alleging TikTok Involvement in Child’s Death
The panel rejects an attempt to dismiss a 2021 lawsuit over “blackout challenge.” The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit claiming that TikTok’s algorithm led…
Read MoreNational Park Foundation Receives $100 Million for U.S. Conservation
NPS Director says the conservation funding “will be felt in our parks and in surrounding communities for generations to come.” The National Park Foundation announced that the Lilly…
Read MoreSurgeon General Murthy Issues Health Advisory for Parental Stress
He says parent mental health is a large contributor to youth mental health. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory on parental mental health this…
Read MoreFTC Files Brief Supporting Parents’ COPPA Lawsuit
The educational defendent has interpreted COPPA as requiring arbitration rather than court action. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief supporting a group of parents who…
Read MorePresident Launches Citizenship Program for Long-Term Spouses
DHS says that requiring spouses to leave the country to apply for citizenship is disruptive. President Biden’s administration announced the launch of the Keeping Families Together program on…
Read MoreDOJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Child Privacy Law Violations
The agencies allege TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, breaching COPPA. The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed a…
Read MoreTransportation Department Proposes Ban on Airline Fees for Family Seating
It would require airlines to seat parents next to children without additional charge. The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a new rule that would prohibit airlines from charging…
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