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President Trump signs bill to end shutdown, preserving K-12 funding

Congress has narrowly approved legislation to end a partial U.S. government shutdown, passing the funding bill by a 217–214 vote before President Donald Trump signed it into law. The $1.2tn measure restores funding for much of the government through the end of the fiscal year, while temporarily funding the Department of Homeland Security until mid-February to allow further negotiations over immigration enforcement. It keeps funding flat for most major K-12 programs, including Title I for low-income students, special education under IDEA, professional development, and support for English learners. The budget rejects Trump administration proposals to cut billions from education, while stopping short of blocking efforts to shift Education Department responsibilities to other agencies. Instead, it requires closer consultation with Congress and provides nearly $400m for department staff compensation. Funding was also restored for smaller agencies such as AmeriCorps and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, giving schools and education providers greater certainty ahead of the next academic year.

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California
President Trump signs bill to end shutdown, preserving K-12 funding

Congress has narrowly approved legislation to end a partial U.S. government shutdown, passing the funding bill by a 217–214 vote before President Donald Trump signed it into law. The $1.2tn measure restores funding for much of the government through the end of the fiscal year, while temporarily funding the Department of Homeland Security until mid-February to allow further negotiations over immigration enforcement. It keeps funding flat for most major K-12 programs, including Title I for low-income students, special education under IDEA, professional development, and support for English learners. The budget rejects Trump administration proposals to cut billions from education, while stopping short of blocking efforts to shift Education Department responsibilities to other agencies. Instead, it requires closer consultation with Congress and provides nearly $400m for department staff compensation. Funding was also restored for smaller agencies such as AmeriCorps and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, giving schools and education providers greater certainty ahead of the next academic year.

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TEA to investigate individuals who "encourage" student protests

In response to the recent protests following the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers, thousands of students across Texas staged walkouts. Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a crackdown, suggesting that schools allowing such protests should be treated as "co-conspirators" and face funding cuts. Abbott's comments came after two students were detained in Kyle for allegedly resisting arrest. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced it would investigate any individuals who "encourage" student protests and could refer violators for sanctions. TEA spokesperson Jake Kobersky emphasized that educators must maintain an "objective and free from political bias" approach to teaching.

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Florida
Florida schools dodge charter land grab

Florida public education advocates achieved a significant victory on Monday, halting a legislative push that would have required school districts to transfer taxpayer-funded property to charter schools. State Sen. Keith Truenow, R-Tavares, withdrew his bill (SB 824) that mandated districts with declining enrollment to offer undeveloped land to charter schools. Instead, he proposed an amendment to create an annual inventory of unimproved real property owned by school districts, omitting any reference to charter schools. This change reflects growing public disapproval of initiatives like Schools of Hope, which provide property to charter schools at no cost. Families for Strong Public Schools, which previously opposed the land transfer, expressed gratitude for the support. If approved, the amendment would delay the transfer of taxpayer-owned sites to charter schools.

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