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Congress has narrowly approved legislation to end a partial U.S. government shutdown, passing the funding bill by a 217–214 vote before President Donald Trump signed it into law. The $1.2tn measure restores funding for much of the government through the end of the fiscal year, while temporarily funding the Department of Homeland Security until mid-February to allow further negotiations over immigration enforcement. It keeps funding flat for most major K-12 programs, including Title I for low-income students, special education under IDEA, professional development, and support for English learners. The budget rejects Trump administration proposals to cut billions from education, while stopping short of blocking efforts to shift Education Department responsibilities to other agencies. Instead, it requires closer consultation with Congress and provides nearly $400m for department staff compensation. Funding was also restored for smaller agencies such as AmeriCorps and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, giving schools and education providers greater certainty ahead of the next academic year.
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Enrollment in private school choice programs has significantly increased in recent years, with Republican-led states investing billions in subsidies for families. These programs include vouchers for private school tuition, education savings accounts (ESAs), and tax-credit scholarships. Chris Lubienski, a professor of education policy at Indiana University Bloomington, said: "There's a lot of questions here that really could have pretty profound impacts that aren't necessarily evident yet." As of now, twenty-eight states are set to participate in a new federal tax credit program, further complicating the landscape of private school choice. While some states see soaring demand, others struggle with capacity and funding issues. The push for expanded access continues, with advocacy groups like EdChoice aiming for universal eligibility in private school choice programs. However, accountability and transparency concerns are rising, prompting scrutiny of how funds are utilized.
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Texas has launched its first school choice program, the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), with over 20,000 applications submitted by noon on the opening day. Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that nearly 8,000 applications were filed within the first hour. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for Texas families,” Hancock said, emphasizing the program's goal to provide parents with more educational flexibility. The TEFA program, effective in the 2026–27 school year, will offer taxpayer-funded ESA grants of $10,000 to around 100,000 students. Governor Greg Abbott praised the initiative, stating: "With Texas Education Freedom Accounts, more parents can choose the learning environment that's best for their child." The application process prioritizes economically disadvantaged students, with a lottery system in place if demand exceeds funding.
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Florida
In Florida, a new bill (HB 1471) is raising alarms among Muslim advocates and free speech experts, who fear it could discriminate against Islamic schools. Critics argue that the bill may violate the First Amendment by targeting specific religions. Hiba Rahim, deputy executive director of the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), expressed concern about the potential for "false association with things like Sharia." The bill prohibits schools linked to designated terrorist organizations from receiving voucher funds, which could disproportionately affect Islamic institutions. Attorney General James Uthmeier's comments on Islamic schools have also fueled fears of discrimination. Alex Luchenitser from Americans United for Separation of Church and State warned that denying vouchers to Muslim schools while allowing them for others would constitute "religious discrimination."
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