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Trump administration reinstates first-term Title IX sexual misconduct rules

The Trump administration has finalized a regulation restoring the first Trump administration’s Title IX rules for handling sexual misconduct complaints at schools and colleges, formally repealing the Biden-era regulation after federal courts vacated it. The restored rules require colleges to use formal processes for sexual misconduct complaints, including courtroom-style hearings where representatives for complainants and accused students can call witnesses, challenge credibility, and assess evidence, while also allowing schools to apply a higher standard of proof than under Obama-era guidance. The regulation stops short of formally defining “sex” under Title IX as biological sex, although the Education Department said it is enforcing the law on that basis and has separate regulatory plans addressing the definition. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the change provides clarity for students, parents, and institutions, while advocates for sexual misconduct survivors criticized the policy as creating additional barriers to reporting and weakening protections. The regulation could also face legal challenges because the department did not use the notice-and-comment process employed during previous revisions of Title IX rules.

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California
Teachers mobilize for Proposition 3

California teachers unions are campaigning heavily for Proposition 3, a November ballot measure that would make permanent higher state income tax rates on the top 2% of earners that have been in place since 2012 and are otherwise due to expire in 2031. According to the article, the measure is projected to generate $5bn to $15bn annually for the state’s general fund, with 40%, or $2bn to $6bn, going to schools and community colleges. The Yes on 3 campaign had raised $46.8m as of September 24, including $33.3m from the California Teachers Association and $10m from the National Education Association, while the opposition had raised $5,500. Teachers are also canvassing statewide, with more than 1,200 educators knocking on nearly 39,000 doors during a September 19 campaign event. A September 25 UC Berkeley Institute for Governmental Studies survey cited by the article found 54% support for Proposition 3, 40% opposition, and 13% undecided.

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Texas
Texas seeks $97.3bn for schools

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting $97.3bn for K-12 education over the next two years, an increase from the current budget of about $91bn. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said the TEA is "largely a pass-through vehicle to fund schools around the state of Texas," indicating that most funds will be allocated to school districts. The request includes $49.6bn for fiscal year 2027-28 and $47.7bn for 2028-29, aimed at preserving "100% of all funding for public schools" through the Foundation School Program. Morath emphasized the need for a resilient education system, stating, "Together, we can forge a path toward a more resilient and successful education system that serves the needs of all Texans." Additionally, some Texans are advocating for an increase in the basic allotment for per-student funding, which currently stands at $6,215.

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Florida
AI cheating crisis in schools

The rise of AI in education has led to significant concerns about cheating, with 70% of teens admitting to using AI for schoolwork, according to a Common Sense Media survey. Paige Wyatt, a former high school English teacher, expressed frustration over the lack of support for educators in detecting AI-generated cheating, stating, “We really need real consequences.” Despite some states implementing AI guidelines, many documents fail to address cheating directly, focusing instead on AI literacy. Justin Reich, a professor at MIT, noted the urgency of the situation, saying, “If you just let this run amok in secondary schools, all kinds of learning activities will stop.” As educators struggle to adapt, the need for effective policies and support systems becomes increasingly critical.

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