Senate passes administrative changes to workforce education oversight board after dashboard amendment withdrawn Substitute Senate Bill 5931, making administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, was advanced and passed after an amendment to retain a public‑facing data dashboard was withdrawn by its sponsor due to funding concerns.

The Washington State Senate just passed a bill to revamp workforce education oversight, but what happened to the proposed transparency dashboard?

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Committee hears demonstrations of Transparency Florida, state contract and financial-reporting tools Officials from the governor’s office and the Department of Financial Services demonstrated the Transparency Florida website and related tools and described the committee’s draft Transparency Florida report, including user features, data coverage and training options.

Florida's Transparency website is revolutionizing how citizens access budget and financial data, making it easier than ever to hold government accountable.

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Minnesota Schools Board Revises Public Data Request Policy and Form Details Board updates public data request form to clarify response timelines and charges

Monticello Public Schools is revamping its public data request policy for the first time in five years, aiming for greater transparency and clarity amidst growing scrutiny.

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Minnesota Senate amends public data request rules for school districts Legislature updates data access regulations for Minnesota school districts to include new fees.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 2390 proposes fees for public data requests in schools, igniting a fierce debate over transparency and resource management.

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