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Education groups urge Senate to protect SNAP and rural school funding in Farm Bill

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, along with the Association of School Business Officials International and the National Rural Education Association, have urged the Senate Agriculture Committee to include key education-related provisions in the 2026 Farm Bill. The groups called for a delay until 2030 of planned cost shifts for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would require states to cover a portion of benefit costs beginning in 2027, warning that without additional time to prepare, states could face difficult budget decisions, including, in extreme cases, withdrawing from the program altogether. The organizations also urged lawmakers to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Program through fiscal year 2031. The program provides critical funding to counties and school districts located near National Forest lands, where property tax revenues are limited. Without reauthorization, funding would revert to a less predictable revenue-sharing model, potentially creating significant financial challenges for affected communities.

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California
Educators report rising anxiety over immigration enforcement

A new national survey of educators by the EdWeek Research Center found that heightened federal immigration enforcement during the 2025-26 school year contributed to increased anxiety, fear, and absenteeism among immigrant students, particularly in large urban districts. Among educators working with immigrant populations, 57% reported students expressing fear and anxiety, up from 50% in the fall, while reports of reduced attendance rose to 39% from 24%. The proportion of educators reporting no impact from immigration enforcement fell to 23%. Schools have increasingly responded by expanding counseling and mental health services, with 36% of educators reporting additional support for affected students, compared with 26% in the fall. Educators described disruptions to learning, attendance challenges, and concerns about academic performance as immigration enforcement activities occurred in surrounding communities. Survey results also showed that nearly three-quarters of schools serving immigrant students now have formal or informal protocols in place for responding to requests from federal immigration authorities.

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New tool boosts transparency in education

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has introduced the Educator Misconduct Dashboard, an interactive online tool designed to enhance transparency regarding teacher misconduct. This resource provides access to misconduct reports, investigations, and the Do Not Hire Registry, which currently lists over 4,000 individuals ineligible for employment due to misconduct or criminal history. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized the importance of transparency, claiming: "This dashboard and associated resources reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety of all students and the integrity of those privileged to serve in our classrooms." The dashboard also includes a Student Protection Resource Center, offering guidance on detecting and reporting signs of neglect or abuse, as required by Texas law. TEA Inspector General for Educator Misconduct Levi Fuller noted that the dashboard serves as a "one stop hub" for critical information.

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Educators report rising anxiety over immigration enforcement

A new national survey of educators by the EdWeek Research Center found that heightened federal immigration enforcement during the 2025-26 school year contributed to increased anxiety, fear, and absenteeism among immigrant students, particularly in large urban districts. Among educators working with immigrant populations, 57% reported students expressing fear and anxiety, up from 50% in the fall, while reports of reduced attendance rose to 39% from 24%. The proportion of educators reporting no impact from immigration enforcement fell to 23%. Schools have increasingly responded by expanding counseling and mental health services, with 36% of educators reporting additional support for affected students, compared with 26% in the fall. Educators described disruptions to learning, attendance challenges, and concerns about academic performance as immigration enforcement activities occurred in surrounding communities. Survey results also showed that nearly three-quarters of schools serving immigrant students now have formal or informal protocols in place for responding to requests from federal immigration authorities.

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