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March 30

Education policy Mar 30 Philadelphia School District Faces $300 Million Deficit The Philadelphia School District is facing a $300 million deficit, posing a significant threat to the quality of education provided to its students. Education policy Mar 30 New Haven Public Schools Seek Increased Funding for FY 2026-27 New Haven Public Schools have requested increased funding to address special education needs and state funding formula limitations. Education policy Mar 30 New Haven Public Schools Seek Increased Funding for FY 2026-27 New Haven Public Schools have requested increased funding to address special education needs and state funding formula limitations. Education policy Mar 30 NYC Schools Face Budget Uncertainty as ‘Hold Harmless’ Policy Hangs in Balance New York City schools are bracing for potential budget cuts as the 'hold harmless' policy faces an uncertain future. Education policy Mar 30 Connecticut’s Pre-K Funding in Jeopardy as Surplus Dwindles Connecticut's Early Childhood Education Endowment is facing a significant reduction in funding, which will impact the state's ability to provide high-quality early childhood education programs. Education policy Mar 30 Federal Funding Cuts Prompt Colleges to Reassess Budgets Colleges and universities are facing significant budget challenges due to federal funding cuts. Education policy Mar 30 California Senator Appointed to State Allocation Board Senator Roger Niello has been appointed to the California State Allocation Board, which oversees school facility funding. Education policy Mar 30 California Considers Retaining Attendance-Based School Funding California weighs the pros and cons of retaining attendance-based school funding, aiming to avoid multibillion-dollar costs while addressing chronic absenteeism. Education policy Mar 30 California Urged to Boost Golden State Teacher Grant by $100 Million California is urged to increase funding for the Golden State Teacher Grant to address teacher shortages and improve educational outcomes. Education policy Mar 30 Porterville Considers Ordinance Requiring Schools to Notify Parents of Transgender Students A proposed ordinance in Porterville, CA, aims to require schools to inform parents about their child's gender identity and facility access requests.