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Written state complaints involving special education increased 46% across 31 state education agencies, rising from 7,907 in the 2024-25 school year to 11,523 in 2025-26, according to a survey by the Council for Exceptional Children and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education. The organizations said continued underfunding of special education, personnel shortages, and declining confidence in the federal Office for Civil Rights may be contributing to the increase, as families increasingly turn to state-level complaint processes. The federal civil rights office has reduced its workforce and closed seven of its 12 regional offices, including its California office, limiting capacity to investigate discrimination complaints. A Government Accountability Office report found that the office received more than 9,000 complaints between March and September 2025 and resolved 7,072 during that period, primarily by dismissing 90% of them.
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Students returned to Los Angeles USD yesterday, marking the start of the 2026-27 school year with preliminary attendance above 90%. Superintendent Andrés Chait said: “LA Unified is back, and more importantly, our students are back.” Despite concerns over finances and immigration enforcement, the district reported enrollment exceeding projections. At Gledhill Street Elementary, families celebrated with balloon arches and mascot appearances. Teachers like Erica Bello expressed excitement for hands-on learning, emphasizing reduced screen time for younger students. Chait noted that changes would primarily affect elementary levels, aiming for a balance between technology and traditional learning. As LAUSD faces financial challenges, Board member Kelly Gonez assured that budget cuts would not impact school sites this year. However, future consolidations may occur. The district continues to address community concerns, particularly regarding immigration enforcement, ensuring schools remain safe for all students.
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Governor Greg Abbott has successfully implemented a private school voucher program, a significant achievement compared to his predecessors. However, he is now redirecting attention to public schools, stating: “What my goal is next session is to put public education on a pathway to ranking No. 1 in the United States in educating our kids.” Abbott is also promoting the Texas Classroom Commission, which will provide recommendations to enhance public education, particularly in math and reading proficiency. Meanwhile, Democrat Gina Hinojosa has criticized Abbott for neglecting public schools, claiming: "No one has done more damage to Texas public schools than he has." Despite Abbott's assertions of record funding for public education, concerns about school closures and teacher shortages persist.
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Florida school districts are now required to transfer high school students’ disciplinary records to the in-state colleges and universities they enroll in, under a new school safety measure adopted following the April 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University. The records, which must be transferred within five school days, can include verified reports of serious or recurring behavior, threat assessments, psychological evaluations, treatment plans, and certain therapy or progress notes maintained by school staff. Supporters, including state Sen. Don Gaetz, argue that sharing information about threats, weapons, or past violence could help prevent campus attacks. However, the policy has also raised concerns that behavioral or disciplinary issues from childhood could follow students into adulthood and affect their college experience.
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