Maryland measure would let Pell grants fund short-term workforce training, with student protections SB 509 would authorize Maryland to implement the federal Workforce Pell program for short-term workforce and apprenticeship training; sponsors and advocates said the bill includes guardrails to prevent predatory providers and to protect students from excessive debt.

Maryland is on the brink of transforming workforce training with a new bill that could unlock federal funds for short-term programs while safeguarding students from debt traps.

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Legislators Press BPPE on Enforcement, Student Protections and Fee Plan During Sunset Review Joint Assembly and Senate committees questioned Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education leaders about enforcement against predatory institutions, the health and fairness of the Student Tuition Recovery Fund and a proposed fee package intended to address the bureau's structural deficit.

Lawmakers are demanding answers from BPPE on how to protect students from predatory institutions while addressing a looming budget crisis and proposed fee increases.

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Committee adopts substitute to standardize attendance reporting, separates excused absences from penalties The committee adopted the fourth substitute to SB 58 to create uniform attendance definitions and reporting; sponsors said the substitute clarifies that excused absences will be tracked for federal reporting but will not be used to punish LEAs or students. Committee recommended the bill unanimously.

Senator Fillmore's new bill is set to revolutionize school attendance reporting, ensuring reliable data without penalizing students for excused absences.

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Debate over waiving state rules for individual schools exposes split between districts and state regulators Senate Bill 6051 would let local boards grant waivers of many state requirements to individual schools; supporters say it relieves unfunded mandates, while OSPI and the State Board warn it could weaken uniform basic‑education standards and harm special‑education protections.

Lawmakers in Washington are torn over Senate Bill 6051, which could allow local school boards to bypass state education standards, sparking fears of inequality in student protections.

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Provo board adopts multiple policy updates including protections for military‑connected and unhoused students The board unanimously approved a package of policy updates on Jan. 13 covering services for students experiencing homelessness, dual/concurrent enrollment rules, exchange‑student enrollment, reentry into public schools, vision screening, immunizations and employee contract/exam policies; several changes align district language with state statute and federal obligations.

Provo City School Board just made significant policy updates to enhance protections for students experiencing homelessness and military-connected families—are you curious about the changes?

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Toledo City School Board unanimously adopts resolutions opposing four recent Ohio bills The Toledo City School District board on Nov. 18 voted to adopt four resolutions opposing Ohio bills (HB 485, HB 486, HB 531 and SB 34), citing concerns about curriculum accuracy, separation of church and state and student protections; each resolution passed by unanimous roll call.

The Toledo City School District Board has taken a stand against four controversial Ohio bills, citing threats to local control and student welfare.

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School Board Grapples With Title IX Protections and Staffing Shortages at RSU Number 10 Speakers urge school board to maintain protections while addressing staffing challenges.

RSU 10's recent board meeting tackled critical issues like Title IX protections and alarming staffing shortages that could jeopardize student safety and educational quality.

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Supreme Court Permits Trump to Halve Education Department Workforce | AI News Brew In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration permission to dramatically reduce the Department of Education's workforce, effectively cutting the agency's

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Massachusetts educators advocate for bills ensuring student protection in college Colleen Anas and Stephanie Tambe support legislation addressing student bias and retention issues.

Massachusetts educators are rallying for critical legislation that could reshape the college experience for marginalized students by ensuring their rights and well-being are protected.

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California advances SB 790 to join national online education reciprocity agreement California's SB 790 aims to protect students and enhance institutional competitiveness in online education.

California is set to revolutionize online education by introducing SB 790, a bill that promises to protect students and boost the competitiveness of its colleges in the digital age.

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Massachusetts Senate introduces Act on fair educational practices addressing special medical status Bill amends educational laws to include special medical status protections for students

Massachusetts is stepping up for students by introducing a groundbreaking bill that protects educational rights based on special medical statuses!

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Missouri educational institutions adopt regulations on antisemitism and discrimination Missouri mandates antisemitism policy in educational institutions to ensure student protections.

Missouri is taking a stand against antisemitism by mandating new protections in educational institutions to safeguard students.

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School Board discusses Title IX protections and potential policy changes for students Board evaluates student protections beyond Title IX regulations amid compliance concerns.

The Kent School District is reevaluating its policies to enhance student protections beyond Title IX regulations—how will this impact your community?

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Washington committees advocate for enumerated protections for minoritized students Legislators discuss the need for enhanced student protections against bullying and discrimination

Washington lawmakers are taking a bold stand to protect minoritized students in public schools, addressing urgent needs for explicit anti-bullying laws that ensure every student feels safe and valued.

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New regulations secure student refunds from proprietary schools under HB 1269 Proprietary schools must refund students if they close or violate bond provisions.

Missouri's House Bill 1269 could revolutionize student protections in proprietary schools, ensuring financial security and accountability like never before!

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Stop Campus Hazing Act, inspired by University of Missouri fraternity case, signed into law President Joe Biden signed the landmark measure aimed at combating hazing on college campuses nationwide. It was sparked by the story of a Minnesota student who suffered permanent brain damage three y...

A landmark measure: The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires higher education institutions that participate in federal student aid programs to publicly report hazing incidents in their annual security reports.

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