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The recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has removed several vaccines from the recommended list for children, potentially leading to confusion among families and schools. Vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and whooping cough remain mandatory, while others, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, are now recommended only after consultation with a healthcare provider—a process termed “shared clinical decision-making.” Richard Hughes, a vaccine-law expert, emphasized the importance of school vaccination requirements, commenting: “Because we compel people to go to school, it's a mechanism that we have to protect the entire population from all of these diseases.” The changes have prompted some states to reject the new guidelines, maintaining alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations. This conflicting messaging may lead to increased mistrust in vaccines, as noted by Lynn Nelson, president of the National Association of School Nurses: “It's just going to sow more mistrust and the idea that vaccines are optional.” Schools are encouraged to prepare fact sheets to clarify vaccination requirements for parents.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a significant restructuring of California's education governance, aiming to centralize oversight of the Department of Education. The initiative seeks to unify the policymaking State Board of Education with the department responsible for implementing educational policies, thereby enhancing alignment from early childhood through college. Newsom said: "California can no longer postpone reforms that have been recommended regularly for a century. These critical reforms will bring greater accountability, clarity, and coherence to how we serve our students and schools." The proposal, which has the backing of such organizations as the California Association of School Business Officials, is based on recommendations from a 2002 report titled “California's Master Plan for Education,” which criticized the state's fragmented governance. The current budget allocates $137.6bn for education, the highest per-pupil funding in state history, and aims to ensure these investments lead to improved educational outcomes statewide.
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Starting February 4, families in Texas can enroll their children in the new private school voucher program, which allows them to choose from 70 private schools in the Austin area. This initiative is part of the $1 billion Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, aimed at funding private education with public dollars. Keri Heath, who covers K-12 education for the Austin American-Statesman, notes that "the vouchers will provide students up to about $10,500 toward private school tuition per year." The program is open to accredited schools that have been operational for at least two years and administer standardized tests. The application period for families runs until March 17, with awards announced in April.
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Two GOP-sponsored proposals in Florida aim to restrict undocumented students from enrolling in public colleges and universities. One proposal would effectively block these students, while another would cap foreign student enrollment at 10% of a school's total student body. Florida GOP Chair Evan Power said: "Our country has been invaded by illegal immigrants," emphasizing the need for control over immigration. In contrast, Democrats argue that the legislation is politically motivated and fails to address real issues. Orlando Democratic State Rep. Anna Eskamani stated: “These bills don’t do any of that.” Currently, only three states—Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina—ban undocumented students from public colleges. The 2026 legislative session begins Tuesday.
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