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Drawing on two years of work with five state boards, NASBE’s report identifies policies to support changes in high schools, including revised diplomas, competency-based learning and local accountability.
The Florida Department of Education is taking action against commercial driver’s license training providers in the state following a federal enforcement action.
The Illinois State Board of Education released a planning resource to help districts prepare to offer annual mental health screenings for grades 3-12 starting in 2027-28. Parents may opt their children out.
Massachusetts officials have issued guidance for schools and child care providers on implementing the PROTECT Act under the Healey-Driscoll administration.
CoSN CEO Keith Krueger endorsed federal guidance that supports local decisions on school technology use and distinguishes recreational screen time from technology used for teaching and learning.
A new NASBE analysis identifies principal preparation, mentoring and regulatory flexibility as state policy tools to support high schools offering student-centered pathways to college and careers.
CoSN published an executive summary to help K-12 district leaders address screen time rules, with guidance on learning, online safeguards and local decisions. The full guide is limited to members.
Massachusetts Governor Healey signed a law aimed at preventing book bans in schools and libraries across the state, affecting access to books in both settings.
In Massachusetts, Gov. Healey signed the PROTECT Act, a measure to keep federal immigration enforcement officers out of school buildings, hospitals and courthouses.
Connecticut's State Board of Education adopted guidance recommending bell-to-bell limits on students' personal devices and addressing classroom screen time. It does not impose a statewide mandate.
The Mississippi Department of Education briefed the State Board of Education on the Mississippi Math Act and Adolescent Literacy Initiative, both set for the 2026-27 school year.
The Illinois State Board of Education issued a framework to help K-12 districts decide how to use AI in teaching and operations. It includes policy tools but sets no statewide classroom mandates.
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