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Initiatives such as the Affordable Connectivity Program that brought internet access to rural students are set to expire this month. However, despite governmental efforts to connect school districts and students during the pandemic, the gains were temporary, leaving many lacking access to high-speed internet. The 74 surveyed students in grades 8-11 from 18 rural Michigan schools before and after the pandemic, tracking changes in their digital access, educational outcomes and well-being, finding that one-third still lack high-speed broadband internet at home. A major challenge in bridging the access divide is pinpointing underserved areas. Accurate maps are crucial to direct billions of dollars in funding from programs such as the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, also known as BEAD, and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund toward truly underserved communities. As part of the process to receive BEAD funding, each state must identify unserved and underserved homes. Maps must be finalized and grants must be made to states before large-scale infrastructure improvements will commence. While some programs are now coming online, such as the Michigan MOON-Light project, which increases the bandwidth on Michigan’s education network that is being made available to local service providers, other major improvements will not be realized for several years to come.
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California schools may soon be required to provide halal and kosher meal options for students. A proposed bill in the California Legislature, known as the Halal and Kosher School Meals Act, would mandate schools to offer kosher or halal meals if more than 5% of their students request them. The bill aims to ensure that students of all religions and cultures feel supported and included at school. Both kosher and halal meals follow specific dietary practices, and the bill seeks to create a more equitable system for students who observe these practices. If the bill passes, it would take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill has received support from religious leaders and advocates for equal access to meals for all students. Rabbi Dov Wagner, director of the Chabad Jewish Student Center at USC, said the bill would open up meal options for all students, something that has been tough for children in the past. “Without access to kosher and halal meals, students are often put in a situation where they have to choose between their education and their religious traditions and heritage,” Wagner added.
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Texas
The Biden administration has unveiled a new labor rule that extends mandatory overtime pay to an estimated 4m salaried workers, going further than the previous Obama-era rule. From July 1, employers will be required to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 when they work more than 40 hours in a week. The total will increased to $58,656 on January 1 2025. “The Department of Labor is ensuring that lower-paid salaried workers receive their hard-earned pay or get much-deserved time back with their families,” said Wage and Hour Administrator Jessica Looman. “This rule establishes clear, predictable guidance for employers on how to pay employees for overtime hours and provides more economic security to the millions of people working long hours without overtime pay.” The salary threshold will increase over time, reaching $58,656 by 2025. The new rule is expected to face legal challenges.
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The head of the Florida Department of Education, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr., has announced that the state will oppose the federal government's expanded interpretation of Title IX, which includes protections based on gender identity. At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Diaz urged superintendents and school districts to refrain from implementing any changes related to this new interpretation. Florida is aligning with other states like Louisiana and Oklahoma in contesting these federal regulations.
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