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A federal database that tracked domestic terrorism and school shootings has been dismantled by the Trump administration, K-12 Dive reports. Managed by the University of Maryland’s START program, the Terrorism and Targeted Violence Database was the first to study school-based attacks as domestic terrorism. Between 2023 and 2024, it recorded over 1,800 incidents, 400 of which involved U.S. schools, leading to 81 fatal attacks. Homeland security experts warn the move removes the only publicly available dataset offering critical insights to law enforcement, educators, and policymakers—potentially weakening national efforts to understand and prevent school-based violence.
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California
California Assemblymember Marc Berman has reintroduced legislation, AB 887, that would require all public high schools in the state to offer at least one computer science course by the 2029–30 school year. Despite years of investment and advocacy, only 52% of California high schools currently offer computer science—well behind the national average of 60% and far behind states like Arkansas and Nevada. Berman's previous attempts to mandate access failed in the Senate Appropriations Committee, largely over concerns about cost and a shortage of trained teachers. The Department of Finance opposes the bill, citing an estimated $50–$73m in ongoing implementation costs. Still, California has invested over $100m in computer science education since 2016, and advocates argue a mandate is the next step to close access gaps. The bill passed the Assembly Education Committee in March and now heads to Appropriations. It includes flexibility for small or rural schools, allowing computer science integration into other subjects if standalone courses are not feasible.
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Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher bill, Senate Bill 2, is facing delays in the Texas House. Initially expected to be fast-tracked, the bill's vote was postponed to allow committee members to review significant changes and financial impacts. Committee chairman Brad Buckley said: “I look forward to meeting with each committee member to discuss the impact this legislation will have on their district.” Critics, including Daphne Hoffacker from the Austin Council of PTAs, expressed concerns about the bill's support and transparency, urging legislators to prioritize public education. Meanwhile, advocates from Raise Your Hand Texas plan a rally to emphasize the need for better funding for schools, highlighting Texas's low teacher pay and per-pupil spending. Organizer Allen Weeks criticized Abbott's push for vouchers, claiming it serves wealthy donors rather than the public interest.
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Florida
The House Student Academy Success Subcommittee has advanced a bill, HB 1483, aimed at enhancing transparency in Florida's school grading system. Rep. Susan Valdes, R-Tampa, said: "The purpose of this bill is to provide truth and transparency to our parents, students, and teachers on how well each school is preparing its students." Currently, it is argued, Florida's grading system misrepresents academic performance, with grades like 'A' being assigned for scores as low as 62% in elementary schools. The proposed changes would gradually align the grading scale with traditional standards, with an 'A' requiring 90% by the 2033-2034 school year. The bill also mandates that both the current and traditional grades be displayed on student report cards. If passed, the new grading system will take effect in the 2026-2027 school year.
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