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Trump administration issues revamped nutrition advice

The Trump administration has released the 2025-2030 U.S. dietary guidelines, urging Americans to consume more whole foods and protein while reducing highly processed foods and added sugars. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said: "Our message is clear: Eat real food." The guidelines recommend limiting saturated fat to 10% of daily calories and suggest whole-food sources. They also call for increased protein intake, advising 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight. The guidelines will impact federal nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, which serves nearly 30m children daily. The School Nutrition Association has reiterated its call for Congress to increase funding for school meal programs. “School nutrition programs are where the vision of the DGAs becomes reality for the 30m children eating school meals each day,” Stephanie Dillard, the association’s president, said in a statement. “Congress has a tremendous opportunity to improve the health of America by investing resources to help schools expand scratch cooking, serve more fresh, local foods and further positive momentum in cafeterias.”

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Newsom's bold education overhaul proposal

Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a significant shift in California's education governance by moving the Department of Education under the executive branch's control. This proposal aligns with recommendations from the Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), which suggested that centralizing authority would enhance the state's educational priorities. Newsom's office stated, “California can no longer postpone reforms that have been recommended regularly for a century.” The plan includes appointing a director to oversee the education department, a change that would require legislative action. The PACE report highlighted the current system's inefficiencies, noting that the “superintendent's office is a patchwork of inefficiencies, ambiguities in roles and responsibilities.” As California faces a projected $18bn budget shortfall, the governor's spending plan is expected to be released soon.

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Texas launches private school voucher program

Starting February 4, families in Texas can enroll their children in the new private school voucher program, which allows them to choose from 70 private schools in the Austin area. This initiative is part of the $1 billion Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, aimed at funding private education with public dollars. Keri Heath, who covers K-12 education for the Austin American-Statesman, noted that "the vouchers will provide students up to about $10,500 toward private school tuition per year." The program is open to accredited schools that have been operational for at least two years and administer standardized tests. The application period for families runs until March 17, with awards announced in April.

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GOP proposals threaten student enrollment

Two GOP-sponsored proposals in Florida aim to restrict undocumented students from enrolling in public colleges and universities. One proposal would effectively block these students, while another would cap foreign student enrollment at 10% of a school's total student body. Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said, "Our country has been invaded by illegal immigrants," emphasizing the need for control over immigration. In contrast, Democrats argue that the legislation is politically motivated and fails to address real issues. Orlando Democratic State Rep. Anna Eskamani stated, “These bills don’t do any of that.” Currently, only three states—Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina—ban undocumented students from public colleges. The 2026 legislative session begins Tuesday.

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