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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. Education policy Mar 25 US Education Department Warns Accreditors Over DEI Standards The US Education Department warns accreditors to rescind DEI standards due to potential conflicts with Title VI, impacting educational institutions' accreditation and federal funding. Education policy Mar 25 Hartford Schools Face $52.5M Deficit, Seek State Aid The Hartford Public Schools are facing a significant budget challenge, with a projected $52.5 million deficit for the 2027 fiscal year. Education policy Mar 25 California State University Faces Backlash Over $17M ChatGPT Contract California State University's $17 million ChatGPT contract has sparked controversy among faculty members, who are seeking AI opt-outs, data protections, and job security guarantees. Education policy Mar 25 Los Angeles Teachers Union Announces Open-Ended Strike Amidst Salary Dispute The Los Angeles teachers union has announced an open-ended strike, affecting over 60,000 workers and nearly 400,000 students.