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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported a 10.62% national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate for fiscal year 2025, exceeding the 6% congressional threshold despite a modest improvement from FY 2024. According to the USDA, payment errors, including both overpayments and underpayments, amounted to $10.1bn nationwide. The agency said the figures reflect errors in determining eligibility and benefit amounts at the state level. Under new provisions in H.R. 1, states with payment error rates of 6% or higher will be required to fund 5%, 10%, or 15% of their SNAP benefit costs, depending on the severity of their error rates, with the new requirements expected to take effect in most cases on October 1, 2027. FY 2025 is the first year whose results may be used to calculate those financial responsibilities. The USDA also said states exceeding the threshold must submit corrective action plans to the Food and Nutrition Administration outlining how they will address the causes of payment errors. Some states may also face additional financial penalties under the existing SNAP quality control process. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins said the results demonstrate the need for greater state accountability and encouraged states to take further steps to reduce improper SNAP payments.
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The Los Angeles USD Board of Education has unanimously approved the appointment of Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent. Chait has served as Acting Superintendent since the February arrest of his predecessor, Alberto Carvalho, who resigned late Sunday night. Chait said it would be "the honor of a lifetime" to serve as Superintendent, adding: "This district has shaped my life and career. I have had the privilege of serving our school communities in many roles, and I remain deeply committed to ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality education, every employee feels valued and supported, and every family knows they have a partner in Los Angeles Unified."
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Education and child development experts are warning that the continued reduction of recess time in U.S. schools may be undermining student learning, social development, and mental well-being, despite more than a century of research supporting its benefits. The concerns come as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated guidance recommending that students receive at least 20 minutes of recess daily, emphasizing that recess should be treated as an essential part of education rather than an optional activity. The organization called on schools to protect recess time and ensure all students have access to a safe, high-quality break during the school day. Recent survey data suggest many students fall short of that standard. According to an EdWeek Research Center survey, 34% of teachers reported that their students never have recess, while only 40% said students receive recess once per day. Among those who do have recess, most reported breaks lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
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Education and child development experts are warning that the continued reduction of recess time in U.S. schools may be undermining student learning, social development, and mental well-being, despite more than a century of research supporting its benefits. The concerns come as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated guidance recommending that students receive at least 20 minutes of recess daily, emphasizing that recess should be treated as an essential part of education rather than an optional activity. The organization called on schools to protect recess time and ensure all students have access to a safe, high-quality break during the school day. Recent survey data suggest many students fall short of that standard. According to an EdWeek Research Center survey, 34% of teachers reported that their students never have recess, while only 40% said students receive recess once per day. Among those who do have recess, most reported breaks lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
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