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The U.S. Department of Education has asked a federal judge to clarify that an existing injunction does not prevent it from terminating nearly $1bn in school mental health grants, arguing that grant terminations fall under separate legal authority from grant continuation decisions. The department maintains that any future terminations would be lawful and should be challenged, if at all, in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, rather than under the current case. A coalition of 16 states disputes that interpretation, arguing the administration is attempting to achieve through grant terminations what the court has already prohibited through grant discontinuations, ending funding based on the Trump administration’s policy priorities regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. The states say the department has repeatedly delayed funding decisions, creating uncertainty that has already prompted some grant recipients to withdraw voluntarily. The grants support the Mental Health Professional Demonstration Grant Program and the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program, which were established after major school shootings to address shortages of school-based mental health professionals. According to the states, the programs have served nearly 775,000 students in their first year, reduced suicide risk by 50% at high-need schools, and improved attendance, behavior, and student engagement.
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California will invest an additional $2.4bn in special education, a 43% increase from last year, through a budget measure signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Schools may use the funding to strengthen programmes by hiring more reading specialists, behavioural health aides and one-to-one counsellors. “All of us learn differently, and so we have to do things differently,” Newsom said. Twin Rivers USD said the investment should improve access to assessments, services and support for students with disabilities. The funding follows federal changes affecting education oversight, including the closure of California’s Office of Civil Rights branch and the cancellation of grants challenged by California and two other states. Disability Rights California attorney Megan Stanton-Trehan said the additional money could help schools identify individual needs, deliver appropriate support and reduce discrimination and other harmful experiences.
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Many U.S. schools are inadequately prepared to assist students who have suffered concussions, according to a recent study published in the Journal of School Nursing. The research indicates that a quarter of public schools lack any concussion policy, while those with policies often do not provide sufficient training for staff. Lead researcher Kelly Sarmiento, director of outreach programs for the Brain Injury Association of America, stated: "School nurses are absolutely central to concussion management in schools, and in many cases, they're carrying a significant share of that responsibility." The study analyzed data from the 2024 School Pulse Panel, revealing that only 58% of schools with a concussion policy included accommodations for students recovering from concussions, and just 29% mandated staff training. Factors contributing to this issue may include limited resources and staffing, particularly in higher-poverty communities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that schools actively monitor students' symptoms and adjust their workloads accordingly.
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Many U.S. schools are inadequately prepared to assist students who have suffered concussions, according to a recent study published in the Journal of School Nursing. The research indicates that a quarter of public schools lack any concussion policy, while those with policies often do not provide sufficient training for staff. Lead researcher Kelly Sarmiento, director of outreach programs for the Brain Injury Association of America, stated: "School nurses are absolutely central to concussion management in schools, and in many cases, they're carrying a significant share of that responsibility." The study analyzed data from the 2024 School Pulse Panel, revealing that only 58% of schools with a concussion policy included accommodations for students recovering from concussions, and just 29% mandated staff training. Factors contributing to this issue may include limited resources and staffing, particularly in higher-poverty communities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that schools actively monitor students' symptoms and adjust their workloads accordingly.
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