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June 24

Education policy Jun 24 Virginia Budget Adds $148 Million for Special Education Students Virginia lawmakers advanced a $205 billion budget that adds $148.4 million for special education students, a $1.4 billion K-12 increase, and a 4 percent teacher raise each year. It now…

April 22

Education policy Apr 22 Patrick County School Board Approves Special Education Plan The Patrick County School Board has approved its annual federal special education plan, which allocates $613,350 for special education services. Education policy Apr 22 Minnesota Lawmakers Seek Reversal of Special Education Cuts A bill introduced by Rep. Ben Bakeberg aims to repeal a 2025 law that mandates $250 million in automatic special education cuts by October 2026. Education policy Apr 22 Iowa School District Sues State for $18 Million in Funding The Cedar Rapids Community School District's lawsuit against the Iowa Department of Education highlights the challenges faced by educational institutions in securing necessary funding. Education policy Apr 22 McKinney ISD Leaders Vote on Teacher Pay Increases The McKinney ISD board's vote on teacher pay increases could set a precedent for education policy in the region. Education policy Apr 22 Nevada Teachers to Receive $5,000 Bonuses for Hard-to-Fill Roles Nevada teachers in hard-to-fill positions will receive a $5,000 bonus to address staffing shortages and improve education quality. Education policy Apr 22 Louisiana Teacher Unions Back Amendment to Increase Pay Louisiana teacher unions are backing a constitutional amendment to increase teacher pay, a move that could have significant implications for the state's education system.

April 21

Education policy Apr 21 Trump Administration Proposes Earnings-Based Accountability for Higher Education The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would tie federal student loan eligibility to post-graduation earnings, aiming to increase accountability in higher education. Education policy Apr 21 California Schools Face Budget Cuts Amid Declining Enrollment California public schools are facing significant budget cuts due to declining enrollment, with a loss of 74,961 students statewide.

April 20

Education policy Apr 20 Pennsylvania Expands Student Teacher Support Program Pennsylvania has expanded its Student Teacher Support Program to provide financial assistance to future educators, helping them overcome financial barriers and address the ongoing teacher shortage.