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February 23

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. Education policy Feb 23 Oklahoma Proposes New Social Studies Standards, Excluding Bible Tales and Election Denial Narratives Oklahoma has proposed new social studies standards that exclude Bible tales and election denial narratives, aiming to provide a more neutral and historically accurate curriculum.

February 22

Education policy Feb 22 U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools The U.S. Department of Education issues guidance on prayer and religious expression in public schools, clarifying individual rights and equal treatment of religious and secular speech. Education policy Feb 22 Minnesota Schools Sue Federal Government Over Immigration Enforcement Minnesota school districts and the state teachers union are taking a stand against the federal government's immigration enforcement policies. Education policy Feb 22 Lamont’s Education Budget Supports Students Amid Federal Cuts Governor Lamont's budget proposal includes support for students impacted by federal funding changes, ensuring access to necessary resources.