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March 25

Education policy Mar 25 Idaho Governor Signs Bill Mandating Moment of Silence in Public Schools Idaho public schools will now begin each day with a 60-second moment of silence for reflection, meditation, or prayer. Education policy Mar 25 Arizona Educators Push for Reform of Empowerment Scholarship Account Program Arizona educators push for reform of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, aiming to add accountability and transparency to the $1 billion school voucher system. Education policy Mar 25 Idaho Lawmakers Slash Online Learning Budgets Amid Education Funding Debate Idaho lawmakers have approved significant cuts to online learning budgets, sparking concerns about education quality and access. Education policy Mar 25 Trump Administration Rolls Back Decades of Progress in Special Education The Trump administration's actions on special education have sparked widespread concern among educators and advocates. Education policy Mar 25 Kansas Legislature Resets Academic Expectation for Hiring Faculty in College Nursing Programs The Kansas Legislature has passed a bill that changes the academic credential requirements for college nursing faculty, aiming to address the nursing shortage. Education policy Mar 25 Kansas Bans Cell Phones in Schools, California Adds Civics Education Metric Kansas and California are taking innovative approaches to education, with a focus on reducing distractions and promoting civic engagement. Education policy Mar 25 States Seek Flexibility in Standardized Testing and Accountability The Trump administration is inviting states to redefine their approaches to standardized testing and school accountability, sparking both interest and concern among educators and advocates. Education policy Mar 25 Federal Student Loans to Move Under Treasury Department The U.S. Department of Education and the Treasury Department have announced a plan to transfer the management of federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department. Education policy Mar 25 DC Public Schools Found to Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has found that DC Public Schools discriminates against students with disabilities. Education policy Mar 25 Public Comment Open for FFY 2026 IDEA Part C Grant Application The Office of the State Superintendent of Education has opened public comment on the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C grant application.