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The U.S. Department of Education's decision to transfer responsibilities to other federal agencies has raised significant concerns among advocates for students with disabilities. Lindsay Kubatzky, director of policy and advocacy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities, warned: "We think this risks going back to a time in which there wasn't any oversight from the federal government. We know what happens when states are left to their own devices: students with disabilities are segregated.” The reorganization includes shifting key functions, such as administering Title I funding, to the U.S. Department of Labor without congressional approval. Disability rights advocates fear that this fragmentation will complicate oversight and support for special education, potentially leading to a regression in protections for students with disabilities. Denise Marshall, chief executive of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, said: "The separation and fragmentation of K–12 oversight, funding, and technical assistance is a direct threat to the integrated systems that are designed to serve all children in our nation's schools." The situation is further complicated by significant staff reductions at the department, which may hinder effective implementation of special education laws.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon's recent announcement to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has drawn significant criticism from California officials and education advocates. The plan involves creating partnerships with six federal agencies, allowing the administration to shift programs under the Economy Act. California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said, “This is an unnecessary, disruptive change that is going to harm students, especially the most vulnerable.” Critics argue that the changes could lead to confusion and inefficiency, with Lupita Cortez Alcalá, executive director of Policy Analysis for California Education, stating, “If the United States wants to remain a global leader in education and workforce development, it must invest in a strong infrastructure.” The plan raises concerns about the future of education administration and the impact on vulnerable student populations.
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A federal judge has ordered 12 Texas school districts to remove Ten Commandments displays from classrooms by December, ruling that a state law mandating them violates the U.S. Constitution’s Establishment Clause. Judge Orlando L. Garcia called the law unconstitutional, marking a legal victory for parents who challenged it. The decision follows similar legal actions in Louisiana and Oklahoma over religious content in schools. While some Texas districts said they would comply, others have not responded. The ACLU praised the ruling as a “victory for religious liberty,” while Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to sue districts resisting the law. Fort Worth, McKinney, Frisco, Northwest, Rockwall and Mansfield school districts are among the impacted districts.
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The Florida Coaches Coalition (FCC) has made significant progress in advocating for better salaries for public high school coaches, particularly in football. With support from former NFL player Corey Simon, now a state senator, and state representative Adam Anderson, legislation was introduced to the Florida Senate to address the issue. The proposed Senate Bill 538 aims to remove restrictions on coaching stipends, allowing school boards to negotiate salaries without limits. Currently, Florida coaches earn stipends averaging between $3,300 and $8,400, significantly lower than their counterparts in neighboring states. The bill could lead to a substantial increase in coaching salaries, with an estimated cost of $2m for each of the state's 67 school districts.
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