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ED Issues New Guidance on Equitable Services

The U.S. Department of Education issued a “Dear Colleague” letter that outlines responsibilities of States and districts in providing services to students and teachers in private schools and highlights some flexibilities in how entities may go about doing so.

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SchoolSafety.gov Launches 2025 Back-to-School Campaign

SchoolSafety.gov has launched the 2025 Back-to-School Campaign, which provides information and guidance to support K-12 schools and districts in preparing for a safe school year. This annual initiative is designed to empower K-12 communities to learn about and engage with resources, trainings, and tools available through SchoolSafety.gov to create safer learning environments for children and educators.

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Federal Agencies Release Joint Workforce Plan

The U.S. Departments of Education, Labor (DOL), and Commerce released a joint plan earlier this month for workforce development, titled “America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age.” The plan aims to reshape the current workforce system and is based on five “strategic pillars”: 1) industry-driven strategies, 2) worker mobility, 3) integrated systems, 4) accountability, and 5) flexibility and innovation.

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Senate Committee Advances FY26 LHHS Bill

On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill with bipartisan support. The bill provides small increases for Title I, IDEA and REAP and level funds the most other K12 programs.

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ED Releases Withheld Funds to Education Grantees

On July 30, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) released funds to states that had previously been withheld under Titles I-C, II-A, III-A, and IV-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as well as the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USED officials indicated that new “guardrails” will be implemented to ensure the funds are used in alignment with administration policies. However, the specifics of these additional guardrails remain unclear.

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ED Issues Guidance on State ESEA Waivers

On July 29, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to all SEA leaders inviting them to utilize ESEA waiver processes to reduce statutory and regulatory burdens and be more innovative.

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(Updated) FY25 Funding Freeze

On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) announced it would not release FY25 funds for several key federal education programs as appropriated by Congress. These programs represent over $6 billion in federal support that school districts across the country have already budgeted for and are depending on to provide essential services and supports to students.

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ED and DOL Interagency Agreement re: Perkins

On July 15, the U.S. Department of Education announced the “Workforce Development Partnership” which will allow Department of Labor to take on a greater role in administering career and technical education (CTE) programs funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V). According to a FAQ document, “the programs will be managed alongside ED staff, with continued leadership and oversight by ED.” 

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