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U.S. Department of Education Demands Clarity on California and Washington Plans to Revise "Transgender" Policies

, stating that, “under long-established precedent, parents – not the State – have primary authority with respect to the upbringing and education of children.” The Court also called out California’s ...
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U.S. Department of Education Demands Revisions to Illinois Guidance on Conducting Mental Health Screenings without Parental Consent

Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) demanded revisions to the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) guidance.
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U.S. Department of Education Reminds Colleges and Universities of Their Obligations to Help Struggling Borrowers

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) issued a ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ (DCL) to institutions of higher education reminding them of their shared responsibility under Title IV of the ...
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U.S. Department of Education Finalizes Rule to Reform, Strengthen, and Modernize Higher Education Accreditation

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) finalized a landmark rule to reform, strengthen, and modernize America’s higher education quality assurance system, marking the most ...
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U.S. Department of Education Celebrates 161 Outstanding Students as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

The U.S. Department of Education is proud to announce the selection of 161 exceptional high school seniors as the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing their remarkable achievements in ...
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Ohio’s Returning Education to the States Waiver

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced another victory for state-driven leadership and innovation by approving Ohio’s Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver.
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U.S. Department of Education Encourages States to Maximize Schoolwide Program Flexibilities to Improve Student Success

The U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education sent a letter to every chief state school officer highlighting the existing flexibility states have ...
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved a new Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona, marking the seventh state in the nation to receive a program approval.
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U.S. Department of Education Celebrates More Than 10 Million FAFSA® Forms Complete and Additional Transparency Measures

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) celebrates that more than 10 million 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) forms have been successfully completed by ...
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Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) opened investigations into three California school districts for allegedly violating federal parental rights laws.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Announces New Members and Reappoints Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced appointments to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). Secretary McMahon reappointed Tennessee Representative Mark White to serve as ...