AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal Education Policy: Indiana won a Trump-era “Returning Education to the States” waiver that merges five federal K-12 funding streams into a block grant worth about $50 million over four years, a move supporters call flexibility and critics say could weaken accountability. Civil Rights & Special Education: Parents of students with disabilities warn Education Department changes that shift civil rights enforcement to DOJ and special education oversight to HHS could stall long-stalled bullying and discrimination complaints. Workforce & Child Labor: Michigan House Bill 5727 would eliminate the state’s youth work permit system, raising alarms from advocates who say it would weaken protections amid a national child labor crisis. School Safety: Nevada’s “School Zone Bill” doubles fines for violations in school zones starting July 1, aiming to reduce crashes that hit students. Student Well-Being: With 40% of teens reporting sadness or hopelessness, psychologists point to grandparents as an overlooked support. Higher Ed & Rankings: Murray State University earned national recognition in Colleges of Distinction’s Best Colleges 2026 rankings.
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