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Education policy Feb 22 Idaho’s Education Budget: A Reflection of Priorities Idaho's education budget proposal includes a $55 million cut to public schools, while maintaining $50 million for a private-school tax-credit subsidy. Education policy Feb 22 Trump Administration’s Attempt to Fire Education Department Staff Costs Taxpayers Millions The Trump administration's attempts to fire Education Department staff have resulted in significant costs to taxpayers and raised concerns about the department's ability to enforce federal civil rights laws. Education policy Feb 22 Kansas Bill Proposes Income Verification for Free School Lunches A new bill in Kansas proposes requiring income verification for all students applying for free school lunches, sparking debate among educators and lawmakers. Education policy Feb 22 New Bills Aim to Add Dyslexia as Distinct Category Under IDEA New legislation proposes recognizing dyslexia as a distinct category under IDEA, aiming to provide more tailored support for students with dyslexia. Education policy Feb 22 Gender Gap in Education: Young Women Prioritize Learning A RAND report reveals a significant gender gap in education priorities among young people, with young women valuing education more than young men. Education policy Feb 22 North Carolina Sees Shift in Education Landscape with New Scholarships and Workforce Signals North Carolina is transforming its education landscape with new scholarships and a growing number of students learning outside traditional public schools. Education policy Feb 22 School Choice Expands: Mississippi and South Carolina Lead the Way The school choice movement is gaining momentum, with Mississippi and South Carolina leading the way. With the proposed ESA program and federal tax credit, families will have more access to… Education policy Feb 22 Texas Updates Guidance for Special Education ESAs Texas has updated its guidance for special education ESAs, aiming to support funding decisions and streamline access to resources for students with special needs. Education policy Feb 22 New Hampshire Mandates Universal Open Enrollment New Hampshire's surprise move to universal open enrollment marks a significant shift in public education, offering more choices for families but also raising questions about funding and logistics. Education policy Feb 22 US Department of Education Proposes Rule to Simplify Student Loan Repayment The US Department of Education has proposed a rule to simplify student loan repayment, which would phase out the Grad PLUS program and introduce new loan caps for graduate and…