3 big questions as Indiana prepares to ask for federal education funding flexibility

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 16, 2025 | Federal

Daily Journal Sometime this month, Indiana will ask the Trump administration for unprecedented flexibility in how it funds and evaluates schools. The state wants to receive its federal education funding in block grants, and in turn give the money to schools to...

OK: Signing bonuses draw 151 special education teachers to Oklahoma schools

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 9, 2025 | State

The Duncan Banner An Oklahoma signing bonus program, intending to fill a critical workforce shortage in public schools, will reward 151 special education teachers up to $20,000 this school year. The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced Tuesday the program...

FL: Florida phasing out certificates of completion for students with disabilities

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 2, 2025 | State

WPBF The Florida Board of Education recently voted to phase out certificates of completion for students with disabilities at K-12 schools. Those certificates were given to students who couldn’t complete the coursework needed for a diploma. Advocates said that this...

NH: New Hampshire’s anti-DEI law faces constitutional test

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 2, 2025 | State

Valley News Since 1990, New Hampshire public schools have been required to give students with disabilities personalized plans. Known as individualized education programs, the plans are the key mechanism by which parents ensure that their child has services and...

WV: Teachers required to complete special education training to enhance student support

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 2, 2025 | State

WCHSTV House Bill 2499 was signed into law in April, requiring teachers and school leaders to take a one-day training course, ensuring they are aware of rules put in place to protect themselves and students in special education. “We always try to keep students...