Durango school board adopts resolution supporting Senate Bill 26135 to refer school‑funding measure to ballot The Durango School District No. 9‑R Board voted to adopt a resolution supporting Senate Bill 26135, which would ask the legislature to place a school‑funding initiative on the ballot. Board members said the language came from CASB and directed staff to finalize and transmit it to legislative contacts.

The Durango School Board takes a bold step towards increasing K-12 funding by supporting a key Senate Bill that could put the future of education funding in voters' hands!

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Senate committee backs amendment to add special-education weightings; charter inclusion approved A committee substitute proposed shifting to additional weighting (level 2 = 1.2; level 3 = 1.3) for special-education students in K–12 funding and restricting additional funds to direct instruction; the committee adopted amendments to extend coverage to charter schools and reported the bill out of committee.

The Senate Finance Committee just approved game-changing amendments to boost funding for special-education students, including charter schools—will this transform K-12 education in West Virginia?

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Committee advances multiple education bills; do‑pass recommendations issued for seven measures The Education Oversight Committee issued do‑pass recommendations on several bills covering screen-time limits for pre‑K–5, 4‑H fundraising, college security fees, firearms education curriculum, youth apprenticeship expansion, credentialing value, and graduation statute consolidation.

The Education Oversight Committee just advanced seven crucial education bills, tackling everything from screen time for young students to modernizing apprenticeship pathways!

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Superintendent warns recalibration proposal could reduce district FTEs; committee scraps single‑year 5% cliff At Platte County School District #1’s board meeting, the superintendent summarized recent Senate action on Senate File 81 (K‑12 recalibration), noting shifts to a two‑year rolling average and potential FTE declines under earlier drafts; board members discussed local enrollment effects and counselor/nurse funding.

A recent Senate Committee meeting revealed that changes to K-12 funding could significantly impact staffing levels in local schools, raising concerns about future resources for students.

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Senate approves FY‑27 K–12 funding plan with 2% growth; Democrats warn it shortchanges public schools The Senate concurred with a House strike‑all amendment to Senate File 2201 setting a 2% state percent of growth for FY‑27 and making several K–12 changes (property tax replacement payments, transportation equity cap, enrollment-count timing); the bill passed 27–20 after lengthy floor debate about adequacy of funding and voucher expansion.

The Iowa Senate just approved a controversial K–12 funding plan that raises concerns over its 2% growth rate, with Democrats warning it may force schools to cut vital programs and staff.

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Superintendent: federal K‑12 funds held steady; state faces cuts to non‑basic programs Superintendent Chris Reykdal told the State Board the federal budget preserved Title I–III funding and the U.S. Department of Education has stepped back from broad withholding tied to diversity work, but he warned the governor's proposed state cuts could reduce funding for early learning, dual‑credit and other programs.

Superintendent Reykdal reveals that while federal funds for K-12 education remain stable, looming state cuts could threaten essential programs for our students.

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Alabama Senate passes bill limiting school sex‑ed content, requires 14‑day parental notice After hours of floor debate the Alabama Senate passed SB209, a measure setting age‑appropriate, health‑based standards for human reproductive education in K–12 schools, requiring 14‑day written parental notification and an opt‑out; the vote was recorded on the long roll.

The Alabama Senate has passed a controversial bill mandating 14-day parental notice for reproductive health education, stirring debate on its impact on student learning and parental rights.

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Committee approves amendments and advances House Bill 2320 on foster-care student transfers The Committee on K-12 Education Budget tightened language and defined 'business day' for a two-business-day transfer timeline in House Bill 2320, approved technical statutory updates, and voted the bill favorably out of committee.

Kansas lawmakers have made crucial amendments to House Bill 2320, ensuring faster and clearer transfers for foster-care students in the education system.

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Committee clears a slate of K–12 bills; subcommittee reports send multiple bills forward The House education committee’s subcommittee reports and full-committee actions advanced a range of K–12 bills — from school meals and post-secondary transition programs for students with disabilities to diploma seals and bleeding-control training — mostly by comfortable margins, with several referred to appropriations.

Virginia’s House education committee just propelled a series of game-changing K–12 bills aimed at enhancing school meals, supporting students with disabilities, and even requiring bleeding-control training for graduation!

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Committee adopts DPI authority and timeline for implementing 'presidential' fitness testing in schools Lawmakers voted to advance House Bill 1621 with amendments giving the superintendent of public instruction authority to establish criteria and exemptions aligned with forthcoming federal guidance; the committee set an effective date that aligns with a school year to allow rulemaking and implementation.

North Dakota lawmakers have taken a significant step towards embedding the presidential fitness test in K-12 schools, paving the way for healthier future generations.

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House Education briefing outlines Act 73’s sweeping K–12 changes Legislative council staff briefed the House Education Committee on Act 73, covering intent language for 2026 redistricting, CTE and pre-K funding changes, State Board appointment shifts, special-education staffing and a $2.865 million AOE appropriation.

Act 73 is set to revolutionize Vermont's K-12 education landscape with major governance changes, funding updates, and a new focus on district boundaries—are you ready for the impact?

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Committee advances K–12 language and literacy bill after wide testimony; draft expands screening, progress monitoring and teacher competency requirements After hours of testimony from parents, teachers, administrators and agency staff, the Joint Education Committee passed working draft 0.7 of 26LSO0217 to sponsor a K–12 language and literacy act that would require universal and dyslexia screening, Individual Reading Plans (IRPs), evidence‑based instructional materials, a reading specialist endorsement and expanded reporting and oversight.

Wyoming's Joint Education Committee just took a monumental step towards transforming K-12 literacy with a sweeping bill that mandates universal screening and tailored support for struggling readers.

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Tennessee Comptroller unveils TISA dashboard to enhance school funding visibility TISA dashboard details district funding and allocations for Tennessee's K-12 schools.

The Tennessee Comptroller's new TISA dashboard is transforming school funding by providing unprecedented transparency and insights into K-12 educational resources across the state.

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Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Fall Session on Education Policy and Staffing Solutions Legislators gear up for a fall session focused on K-12 education policy and staffing challenges.

Wisconsin's education landscape is at a crossroads as lawmakers tackle pressing issues like staffing shortages and funding challenges—will they find the solutions our schools desperately need?

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Louisiana Education Department Implements Reduced Testing Requirements Starting 2028 LDOE will reduce assessment requirements while enhancing alignment of curriculum and training for teachers.

Louisiana is revolutionizing K-12 education with new teacher training and reduced testing requirements, aiming to enhance student learning and support educators!

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Massachusetts House bill 621 mandates gifted education program evaluations and reporting Bill requires annual reporting on policies for educating advanced and gifted K-12 students

A groundbreaking bill in Massachusetts aims to enhance education for gifted K-12 students by mandating annual evaluations and reporting on their progress.

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Education Committee addresses crisis of confidence in K-12 civic knowledge Committee highlights low civic knowledge among Americans and calls for educational improvement.

A shocking 83% of Americans can't name a single branch of government, revealing a civic knowledge crisis that lawmakers are determined to fix!

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Tennessee Assembly enacts Learning Pod Protection Act safeguarding parent-led education groups Tennessee passes law protecting learning pods from state regulation to enhance K-12 education.

Tennessee just took a bold step to empower parents and enhance K-12 education by passing the Learning Pod Protection Act!

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North Dakota K-twelve council requests $120K for innovative education studies K-twelve council seeks funding to conduct multiple educational studies over two years.

North Dakota's K-12 Council is pushing for $120,000 in funding to spark innovative educational studies that could transform the future of schooling in the state.

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Alaska governor proposes $200 million K-12 funding increase amid rising costs and enrollment decline Governor's K-12 bills propose major funding changes amidst declining student enrollment in Alaska.

Alaska's House Finance Committee is tackling a staggering $200 million K-12 funding proposal amid a troubling decline in student enrollment—what does this mean for the future of education in the state?

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Connecticut Commission proposes $545M increase for K-12 funding to address inequities The commission recommends reforms to boost K-12 funding amid rising inequities in education.

Connecticut's education system faces a $400 million funding crisis, revealing deep inequities in how school districts are supported.

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