by admin | Sep 27, 2023 | Federal Guidance
By Denise Carter, manager TASB Student Solutions The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) informed the Texas Education Agency in June 2023 that it completed its corrective actions for statewide noncompliance in special education, though it will continue to monitor the...
by Jennifer Childress | Sep 5, 2023 | Federal Guidance
In response to a recent increase of complaints, the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Dear Colleague Letter clarifying the circumstances under which schools may — consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its...
by Jennifer Childress | Apr 10, 2023 | Federal Guidance
This month, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced several major initiatives to support and enhance the health of children through nutritious school meals. First, he shared updates to the school meal standards to reflect the latest nutrition science,...
by Jennifer Childress | Mar 13, 2023 | Federal Guidance
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) raises urgency to invest in schools as a vital lifeline to help struggling youth. According to the report, teen girls are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk. In addition, LGBQ+...
by Jennifer Childress | Feb 6, 2023 | Education News, Federal Guidance
The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a fact sheet to assist K-12 and postsecondary school communities in understanding that diversity, equity, and inclusion training and similar activities in most circumstances are consistent with Title VI...
by Jennifer Childress | Jan 9, 2023 | Federal Guidance
The Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has released the first three in a series of resource guides to support access to high-quality Early Intervention Services (EIS) for infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Vision and Guiding...
