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Education policy Apr 19 Fort Worth ISD Approves Reduction in Force Amid School Closures and Restructuring Fort Worth ISD's reduction in force and school restructuring efforts aim to improve educational outcomes amidst budget pressures. Education policy Apr 19 Tennessee Expands Voucher Program Amid Debate The Tennessee House of Representatives has voted to expand the state's voucher program, sparking debate among lawmakers and educators. Education policy Apr 19 Trump Administration Proposes $76.5 Billion for Education Department in FY 2027 Budget The Trump administration's FY 2027 budget proposal includes a $76.5 billion budget for the Department of Education, representing a 2.9% decrease from the 2026 enacted level. Education policy Apr 19 California Lawmakers Propose Salary Cap for CSU Administrators A new bill proposes to cap the salaries of non-represented California State University administrators at 125% of the governor's salary. Education policy Apr 19 LAUSD Reaches Tentative Agreements with Unions, Averting Strike The Los Angeles Unified School District has reached tentative agreements with three unions, averting a potential strike and securing salary increases and new benefits for teachers and support staff. Education policy Apr 19 Tennessee Expands Education Freedom Scholarships Amidst Federal Career Pathways Initiative Tennessee expands Education Freedom Scholarships as federal Career Pathways initiative unfolds, sparking discussions about government role in education and impact on public schools. Education policy Apr 19 New Hampshire Advances Open Enrollment Bill with Clarified Costs New Hampshire is moving forward with an open enrollment bill that aims to provide more educational choices for students. Education policy Apr 19 Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Close Low-Performing Virtual Schools Tennessee takes a significant step towards education reform with the passage of a bill aimed at closing low-performing virtual schools. Education policy Apr 19 Illinois State Board of Education Requests $10.9 Billion Budget for FY2027 The Illinois State Board of Education has requested a budget of $10.9 billion for FY2027, including $300 million in new spending for schools and $50 million for property tax relief… Education policy Apr 19 Alaska House Passes Budget with $1,500 Permanent Fund Dividend and Boosts to Education Funding The Alaska House has passed a budget that includes significant increases in education funding, demonstrating a commitment to prioritizing education in the state.