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The U.S. Department of Education has ordered the temporary return of up to 247 Office for Civil Rights (OCR) employees, placed on administrative leave in March, due to pending reduction-in-force (RIF) litigation, to resume work handling civil rights complaints from mid-December. “The Department remains committed to defending the RIF as the government-wide effort to reorient and right-size the federal workforce continues,” staff were told in an email on Friday. The agency said the move ensures those still on payroll contribute to enforcement efforts while awaiting a court decision on the legality of the RIFs. A judge’s recent ruling in a similar case at the State Department may influence the outcome.
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California
A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's request to block the release of millions in grants aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health workers in schools. These grants, established by Congress following the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, are intended to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists, and social workers, particularly in rural and underserved areas. U.S. District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson previously ruled that the administration's attempt to cancel these grants was arbitrary and capricious. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld this ruling, stating that the government failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success in its claims. The grants were initially awarded under President Joe Biden's administration, with a focus on increasing diversity among mental health professionals in schools. Evanson's ruling specifically benefits grantees in 16 Democratic-led states, restoring significant funding in areas like Madera and Marin counties, California.
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Texas
A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's request to block the release of millions in grants aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health workers in schools. These grants, established by Congress following the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, are intended to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists, and social workers, particularly in rural and underserved areas. U.S. District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson previously ruled that the administration's attempt to cancel these grants was arbitrary and capricious. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld this ruling, stating that the government failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success in its claims. The grants were initially awarded under President Joe Biden's administration, with a focus on increasing diversity among mental health professionals in schools. Evanson's ruling specifically benefits grantees in 16 Democratic-led states, restoring significant funding in areas like Madera and Marin counties, California.
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Florida
An audit by the Florida Auditor General revealed significant issues in tracking $270m in voucher funds within the state's $4bn private school voucher program for the 2024-2025 school year. The report indicated potential overpayments for approximately 30,000 students and noted that $47m was sent to families for private school expenses while their children were enrolled in public schools. Jessica Popov, a mental health counselor, expressed concern, stating: "There was a major rush to put this voucher program in place without a lot of oversight and accountability." State Representative Anna Eskamani highlighted the lack of transparency, saying: "This audit specifically states the money did not follow the child." In response, Republican State Senator Don Gaetz is sponsoring Senate Bill 318 to improve tracking and ensure funds are allocated correctly. Gaetz emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues to prevent further complications in the future.
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