State education commissioner asks lawmakers to restore cuts to opportunity programs and expand supports for students with disabilities NYSED Commissioner Betty Rosa urged restoration and increases for HEOP, STEP/CSTEP, Liberty Partnerships and foster-youth supports, and asked for flexibility on contracting and additional staff for oversight and disability services to meet rising demand.

New York's Education Commissioner is calling for crucial funding to boost college access for low-income and first-generation students—can lawmakers rise to the occasion?

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Montana legislature approves funding for advanced opportunity programs in schools Legislature passes HB 252 to enhance educational success opportunities for grades 6 to 12.

Montana takes a giant leap toward educational excellence with the passage of HB 252, opening doors for grades 6 to 12!

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Governor proposes cuts to key higher education opportunity programs in New York Commissioner warns cuts will decrease diversity and resources in higher education support programs.

Proposed budget cuts in New York threaten vital opportunity programs that support underrepresented students and could reverse progress in educational equity.

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