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Education policy Mar 24 Governors Boost Special Education Funding and Support Governors in Kansas, New York, and New Mexico are taking steps to enhance special education, including proposed funding and establishment of a permanent Office of Special Education. Education policy Mar 24 Trump’s Budget Proposal Shifts Education Focus to States and School Choice President Trump's budget proposal prioritizes students and parents, aiming to enhance student outcomes through effective programs and increased state flexibility. Education policy Mar 24 California Schools Face Budget Crisis Amid Rising Special Education Needs California schools are facing a budget crisis as special education needs rise, despite declining enrollment. Education policy Mar 24 Federal Judge Blocks New Admissions Data Requirement A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration's new admissions data requirement, extending the deadline to March 25 in a suit by 17 states. Education policy Mar 24 Federal Judge Blocks New Admissions Data Requirement A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration's new admissions data requirement, extending the deadline to March 25 in a suit by 17 states. Education policy Mar 24 Colorado Lawmakers Advance Bill to Reduce Standardized Testing Time A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers has introduced a bill to reduce standardized testing time for students in grades 3-8. Education policy Mar 24 Indiana Schools to Receive Letter Grades Under New Accountability Model Indiana's new student-centered accountability model is set to revolutionize how schools are evaluated, focusing on individual student strengths and progress. Education policy Mar 24 Idaho Lawmakers Enact $131.3M in Spending Cuts, Exempt K-12 Education Idaho lawmakers have enacted spending cuts, prioritizing education funding and granting earned autonomy to high-performing schools. Education policy Mar 24 New ‘Meaningful Learning’ Priority Emphasizes Core Instruction and Family Engagement The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new 'Meaningful Learning' priority, effective March 16, 2026, which focuses on core instruction, interventions, career-connected learning, innovative assessments, and family engagement. Education policy Mar 24 Wisconsin Democrats Propose $1.3B Education Budget with Emphasis on Special Education Wisconsin Democrats have proposed a $1.3 billion education budget focusing on special education and general aid to address underfunding in the state's education system.