Senator from Cass pushes ESA audit changes and school‑finance transparency; amendment adopted 16‑14 Senate debate on a substitute to SB 1029 covered educational savings accounts, limiting ESA marketing, shifting auditing authority and a transparency portal for school finances. An amendment to require searchable public financial disclosures was adopted by a 16‑14 standing vote; the substitute was placed on the informal calendar.

Missouri's Senate is shaking up school funding with a new bill that promises greater transparency and tighter control over educational savings accounts—will this change the game for local districts?

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Germantown Board elects leaders and approves 2026 legislative agenda The Germantown Board of Education unanimously elected Brian Curry chair, Angela Griffith vice chair and Andy Ellis legislative liaison and approved a 2026 legislative agenda prioritizing early childhood special education funding and opposing unfunded mandates.

The Germantown Board of Education has made pivotal changes by electing new leadership and laying out a bold legislative agenda aimed at securing vital funding for early childhood special education.

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Custer County discusses local support as state halves early-childhood LCO funding County officials and the Custer County Kids Council reviewed budget accounting differences tied to state vs. county fiscal years, discussed contingency plans after a likely statewide cut to local coordinating organization (LCO) grants, and explored modest county measures — office space, processing invoices, covering a $900 accounting fee — to shore

Custer County faces a looming budget crisis as state funding for early childhood programs is cut in half, prompting urgent discussions on how to sustain vital local services.

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Kansas Educators Align Cut Scores for College Readiness Amid Concerns Over Accuracy Kansas educators confirm alignment of cut scores with state standards after public scrutiny.

Concerns are rising as Topeka school board members question the legitimacy of new college readiness cut scores, fearing they may be inflated to mask student preparedness.

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San Miguel County Board Discusses Ballot Measures for Mill Levy Adjustments Board finalizes language for upcoming ballot measures on education and mental health funding.

San Miguel County is gearing up for critical ballot measures that could transform funding for early childhood education and mental health services—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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Connecticut establishes Smart Start competitive grant accounts for early childhood funding Connecticut creates accounts for Smart Start grant programs effective July 1, 2025.

Connecticut is paving the way for a brighter future by launching Smart Start grant accounts for early childhood funding, set to take effect on July 1, 2025!

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Illinois Senate advances Bill 1463 for early childhood education funding Representatives approve bill to fund early childhood education through lottery sales revenue.

Connecticut lawmakers have taken a bold step to fund early childhood education by advancing a bill that taps into online lottery sales, but will it compromise winner privacy?

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