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A coalition of 15 Democratic-led states, including California, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, and Rhode Island has sued the Trump administration over plans to end funding for a $1bn federal grant program that supports school-based mental health services. The states argue the U.S. Department of Education is unlawfully attempting to terminate the grants despite a court order issued in late 2025 that blocked an earlier effort to end the program. The grants, established by Congress following the 2018 Parkland school shooting and expanded after the 2022 Uvalde tragedy, have helped schools hire and train mental health professionals, providing services to nearly 775,000 students nationwide. The administration has argued the grants conflict with its policy priorities because of alleged links to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, while the states contend the funding is essential for supporting students' mental health and that the administration lacks the authority to revoke it.
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The Trump administration's cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could jeopardize California's universal school meals program, affecting millions of students, according to a recent report by a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit policy research group. Paige Shoemaker DeMio, a report author, stated: “As the program gets more and more expensive, the state might have to reconsider if it's within the budget for them to continue to operate a universal preschool meal program.” California currently spends about $1.8bn in state funding and receives an additional $2.7bn from federal sources for its universal school meals initiative. If federal support decreases, California may need to cover a larger share of the costs, particularly impacting districts with lower direct certification rates for free meals. In the 2024-25 school year, over 4.6m public school students in California were eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investing $67m to develop new textbooks and lesson plans under the Bluebonnet program, which aims to standardize educational materials across the state. "There's a time in the future where Bluebonnet will no longer be optional," said State Board of Education Member Evelyn Brooks. The program, currently optional, is expected to become mandatory by 2030, potentially sidelining private publishers. Critics argue this move limits free enterprise and raises concerns about transparency in curriculum development. The overhaul could cost school districts between $800m and $1.7bn over five years, prompting many to consider the free Bluebonnet materials more appealing. The TEA has stated that all publishers have equal opportunities to submit materials for approval by 2029.
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Florida
Professors in Florida are expressing relief following a federal appeals court's decision to uphold a preliminary injunction against the "Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act." Zachary Leverson, an associate professor at Florida International University, said: "It's quite welcome," emphasizing that state government should not dictate classroom content. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against enforcing parts of the law, which aimed to prevent perceived indoctrination in university settings. Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the ruling, claiming it allows ideological corruption in state universities. The majority opinion, authored by Judge Britt Grant, argued that exposure to differing ideas is not discrimination but an opportunity for growth. Meanwhile, Robert Cassanello, president of the United Faculty of Florida, noted that the ruling affirms that instructors are the content experts, not lawmakers. Despite the positive outcome, concerns about potential future restrictions remain.
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