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The U.S. Department of Education has encouraged states to apply for waivers from key provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to shift greater control over education policy to the states. In response, several states, including Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Kansas, and Oklahoma, have proposed or implemented changes spanning federal funding, standardized testing, and school accountability, such as consolidating multiple funding streams into flexible pools, introducing alternative or expanded testing options, and redirecting school improvement funds directly to students rather than institutions. While state leaders argue these measures will reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency, and allow more targeted academic support, critics warn they could weaken accountability systems, reduce transparency, and risk diverting resources away from disadvantaged groups, including English learners. Most proposals remain under review, with Iowa the only state so far to have secured approval, and others at various stages of consideration or revision.
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California
California school districts are grappling with significant budget deficits, leading to thousands of preliminary pink slips issued to employees, primarily targeting classified staff and administrators. Troy Flint, chief information officer for the California School Boards Association, said: "You have some large school districts... that are in complete financial crisis right now." Sacramento City USD plans to send layoff notices to 800 employees to address a $134m deficit, while Los Angeles USD aims to cut 3,200 positions to save $250m. Oakland USD may reduce its central office staff by two-thirds to tackle a $21m deficit. The California School Employees Association reported at least 2,700 pink slips issued by the March 15 deadline, highlighting the impact on student support services.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is under scrutiny for withholding information regarding superintendent candidates amid a state takeover of the Fort Worth ISD. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced plans to appoint new leaders soon, following a series of failed accountability ratings that triggered state intervention. While some details about board of managers candidates have been disclosed, information on superintendent applicants remains largely undisclosed. Attorney Bill Aleshire expressed concerns, stating: “I don't see any way someone can take the mere statistical information that (the Star-Telegram has) asked for and identify who any applicant is.” Kelley Shannon, executive director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, emphasized the need for increased transparency during the takeover process, arguing that the public deserves to know more about the leadership changes.
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Florida
The recently passed HB 1279, which includes elements from three other bills, has stirred significant debate among lawmakers. A key provision allows districts to declare an "educational emergency," enabling them to offer "salary incentives" without collective bargaining. This change could affect schools deemed persistently low-performing, as defined by new criteria. Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican from Hialeah, said: "The rationale is that student performance needs to be enhanced and this may be one of the ways to do it." Critics, including Rep. Angie Nixon, a Democrat from Jacksonville, argue that the bill undermines public schools and teachers' rights. The bill passed the House with a vote of 81-16 and is now awaiting the governor's approval. Additionally, it includes provisions for dance to satisfy physical education requirements and directs the state Board of Education to create a uniform grading system for honors courses.
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