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The U.S. Department of Education will continue distributing key K-12 funding through its existing grants system this summer, easing concerns among state and local officials that a planned transition to other agencies could delay critical payments. Programs such as Title I and special education funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act will be delivered via the traditional July 1 channel, giving states more time to prepare for a future shift to the Department of Labor, where many education programs are expected to move. Officials said the decision aims to prevent disruptions that could have impacted summer programs or school openings. However, uncertainty remains over whether future funding rounds, including those scheduled for October, will follow the same process. The transition reflects broader efforts by the Trump administration to shift responsibilities away from the Education Department, though logistical challenges, past funding delays, and concerns about the Labor Department’s capacity have made states cautious about relying on the new system.
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California
The Los Angeles USD Board of Education is set to approve a proposal that significantly reduces student screen time in classrooms, reversing previous initiatives aimed at increasing digital access. The resolution, introduced by board member Nick Melvoin, encourages teachers to "promote the use of paper and pen assignments" and suggests banning access to platforms like YouTube and gaming sites. It aims to limit screen exposure until the second grade and track usage thereafter. Melvoin emphasized the need for balance, remarking: "While access to and developing skills in technology are critical in a digital world, excessive screen time can be associated with vision problems, increased anxiety and depression." The proposal also includes a call for a cost-benefit analysis of classroom technology contracts.
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Texas
The U.S. Department of Justice has postponed the deadline for public institutions to make their digital content accessible to individuals with disabilities, extending it to April 26, 2027, for larger entities and 2028 for smaller ones. This decision has sparked outrage among disability rights advocates, including Corbb O'Connor, president of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota, who said, "Yet again, the blind have been told to wait to live on terms of equality." The delay comes after years of anticipation for clearer guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which had not previously defined digital accessibility standards. Jennifer Mathis, who helped craft the original rule, criticized the postponement as "mindless and cruel," emphasizing the need for certainty in accessibility regulations.
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Florida
The U.S. Department of Justice has postponed the deadline for public institutions to make their digital content accessible to individuals with disabilities, extending it to April 26, 2027, for larger entities and 2028 for smaller ones. This decision has sparked outrage among disability rights advocates, including Corbb O'Connor, president of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota, who said, "Yet again, the blind have been told to wait to live on terms of equality." The delay comes after years of anticipation for clearer guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which had not previously defined digital accessibility standards. Jennifer Mathis, who helped craft the original rule, criticized the postponement as "mindless and cruel," emphasizing the need for certainty in accessibility regulations.
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