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February 23

Education policy Feb 23 Bipartisan Compromise Secures $79 Billion for Education in FY2026 A bipartisan compromise has secured $79 billion for education in FY2026, with plans to enforce new digital accessibility rules. Education policy Feb 23 US Department of Education Highlights Flexibility in Federal Funding for Innovative Teacher Strategies The US Department of Education has emphasized the importance of flexibility in federal education funding to support innovative teacher workforce strategies, including strategic staffing models that provide opportunities for teacher… Education policy Feb 23 Federal Lawmakers Consider Amending IDEA, Sparking Concerns Among Disability Advocates Disability advocates sound the alarm as federal lawmakers consider amending the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), potentially affecting support and services for students with disabilities. Education policy Feb 23 Indiana Invests in Special Education Workforce with Federal Grant Indiana strengthens its special education workforce with a federal grant for a school psychologist pipeline, aiming to better support students with special needs. Education policy Feb 23 Colorado Lawmakers Push for Statewide Biliteracy Recognition Colorado is advancing biliteracy recognition with a new bill that could change how schools acknowledge students' language skills. Education policy Feb 23 Florida School District Faces $15 Million Budget Gap Due to Voucher Program A Florida school district is facing a significant budget shortfall due to the state's universal voucher program. Education policy Feb 23 Maine Aims to Expand Free Meals to All Public Pre-K Students Maine is moving to provide free meals to all its public pre-K students, a move that could have significant benefits for their development and education. Education policy Feb 23 Massachusetts Invests $550 Million in K-12 Education Through Surtax Massachusetts is investing $550 million in K-12 education, signaling a significant commitment to improving educational outcomes. Education policy Feb 23 Kentucky Senate Panel Advances Accountability Bills for Schools Kentucky lawmakers advance legislation to promote accountability in schools, ensuring fair pay and effective leadership. Education policy Feb 23 Texas Appoints First Inspector General to Investigate Educator Misconduct Texas has appointed its first Inspector General of Educator Misconduct, Levi Fuller, to investigate allegations of educator abuse, fraud, and professional standard violations.