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The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education announced plans to begin negotiated rulemaking on programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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Education Department mandates compliance certification from school districts for federal aid
Today, the U.S. Department of Education instructed state education commissioners overseeing K-12 State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify compliance with federal antidiscrimination obligations before continuing to receive federal financial aid.
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New Title IX team to streamline investigations, prioritize women's sports protection
Today, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice announced the formation of the Title IX Special Investigations Team.
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Department of Education announces retirement of FSA Chief Denise Carter
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the retirement of Denise Carter, Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and former Acting U.S. Secretary of Education.
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U.S. Department of Education warns Maine on Title IX compliance issues
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a final warning to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) regarding its noncompliance with Title IX guidelines.
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Federal review launched on Harvard's contracts, grants amid anti-Semitism concerns
The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.
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Department of Education urges states to expand school choice using Title I funds
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has informed chief state school officers about the flexibility available in federal formula funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to...
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Department of Education issues compliance directive to schools under parental rights laws
On March 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) directed at Chief State School Officers and Superintendents in schools receiving federal funds.
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Task Force acknowledges Columbia University's efforts in addressing anti-Semitism
Today, the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement acknowledging Columbia University's actions to address the situation at hand.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates Maine for FERPA violations involving student gender policies
The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has initiated an investigation into the Maine Department of Education.
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U.S. Department reopens student loan repayment and consolidation applications
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has reopened the online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and loan consolidation.
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U.S. Education Dept probes California schools over FERPA concerns
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the California Department of Education for alleged breaches of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Department of Education revokes waivers for California and Oregon universities' use of federal funding
The U.S. Department of Education has taken action to revoke waivers granted to colleges and universities in California and Oregon.
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Department investigates Illinois schools over alleged Title IX violations
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated investigations into the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools District 299, and Deerfield Public Schools District 109.
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Federal agencies respond as Columbia University takes steps against anti-semitism
Today, the Department of Education (ED), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) acknowledged Columbia University's recent measures to comply with preconditions set by the Joint Task...
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Federal probe launched into alleged Title IX violations by Portland schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into Portland Public Schools and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) over alleged Title IX violations.
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Maine education department found violating Title IX over gender policies
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) is not in compliance with Title IX regulations.
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Education Secretary visits Florida schools to assess school choice programs
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited three schools in Florida to observe the impact of the state's school choice programs on students and communities.
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Department of Education processes over eight million FAFSA applications
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that over 8 million Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2025-26 academic year have been submitted and processed.
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Education Secretary visits Bronx charter school on first official tour
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Vertex Partnership Academies, a charter school located in the Bronx, New York.
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