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February 23

Education policy Feb 23 Federal Probe Targets Louisiana Higher Education Board Over Race-Based Budget Priorities A federal investigation targets Louisiana's higher education board over concerns of race-based budget priorities, sparking discussions on educational equity and parental advocacy. Education policy Feb 23 San Francisco Educators End Strike with Tentative Deal San Francisco educators have ended their strike with a tentative agreement that includes full funding for family healthcare, while Pennsylvania's governor proposes support for early childhood educators. Education policy Feb 23 Alabama Updates Social Studies Textbooks Amid Accuracy Concerns Alabama is set to update its social studies textbooks for the first time since 2013, with a focus on addressing concerns over accuracy and bias. Education policy Feb 23 Washington State Senate Votes to Increase Transparency in Special Education The Washington State Senate has voted to increase transparency in special education by requiring the retention of certain complaint decisions and records for 20 years. Education policy Feb 23 Hawaii Sets Precedent with Statewide Cellphone Policy in Schools Hawaii sets a precedent with its new statewide policy on student cellphone use, aiming to create a more focused and productive learning environment. Education policy Feb 23 Connecticut Spends $75M on Out-of-State Placements for Special Education Connecticut's special education system is under scrutiny after a joint report revealed significant spending on out-of-state placements. Education policy Feb 23 Congress Limits Education Department’s Funding Flexibility Congress has enacted a budget package that restricts the U.S. Department of Education's ability to shift funds within its $3.2 billion higher education account. Education policy Feb 23 Georgia Invests in Early Education with $658M Proposal Georgia's proposed budget for early childhood education aims to reduce Pre-K class sizes and support teacher benefits, demonstrating a commitment to the state's youngest learners. Education policy Feb 23 Michigan Governor Proposes Increased Education Funding with Focus on Literacy Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposes increased education funding with a focus on literacy, including tutoring programs and curriculum grants. Education policy Feb 23 Iowa Advances Bills on Dress Codes and Antisemitism Reporting Iowa moves to standardize school dress codes and enhance antisemitism reporting, aiming for safer, more inclusive learning environments.