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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
According to a recent study by the Thomas Fordham Institute, California boasts the second-strongest K-12 teachers unions in the U.S., trailing only Vermont. The California Teachers Association, with over 300,000 members, and the California Federation of Teachers, representing 120,000 members, are the two main unions. Despite a nationwide decline in union membership, California's unions remain politically influential, particularly in affluent, Democrat-led states. The study highlighted that California unions spent more on political advertising in 2020 and 2022 than any other state unions. Additionally, California teachers enjoy the highest average salary in the nation and rank third in teacher strikes from 2019 to 2024, showcasing their significant impact on the educational landscape.
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Texas
The latest State of EdTech report from the Consortium for School Networking reveals significant advancements in AI adoption among K-12 schools, with 79% of districts now having AI guidelines, up from 57% in 2025. CoSN chief executive Keith Krueger noted: “It’s shocking at how quickly at least the guidance around responsible use of AI is.” However, schools are grappling with insufficient resources, staffing, and funding, which hinder effective implementation. While many districts support AI guidelines, they prefer to avoid state or federal mandates due to the fast-paced nature of AI developments. Concerns about cybersecurity are paramount, with 98% of respondents worried about new cyber threats linked to AI. Additionally, the report highlights the need for better vetting of educational technology, as many schools rely on vendor data without adequate safety checks. Krueger emphasized the importance of prioritizing procurement and training to ensure effective and safe use of AI in education.
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Florida
In a swift legislative move, Florida lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to raise the homestead exemption to $250,000, potentially saving many Floridians thousands on property taxes by 2028, pending voter approval. The amendment, titled "Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes," aims to address rising property taxes but has raised concerns among city managers about potential cuts to essential services. Rep. Toby Overdorf acknowledged the amendment's significant impact, stating, "These are real decisions that we all have to make on a day-to-day basis." While the proposal has garnered support, critics argue it neglects renters and could shift tax burdens elsewhere. The rushed process has left many lawmakers uneasy, with Sen. Corey Simon admitting, "This is the hardest vote I've had to take because there are so many things that we still don't know."
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