https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/federal-policy Federal Policy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:17:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-top-democrat-breaks-down-his-partys-plans-for-k-12-in-a-house-majority/2026/10 If Democrats retake the House, Rep. Bobby Scott may be in a position to set his chamber’s K-12 agenda. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:17:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-top-democrat-breaks-down-his-partys-plans-for-k-12-in-a-house-majority/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-school-choice-program-could-push-public-schools-to-charge-new-fees/2026/10 Districts that charge new fees will likely confront tricky logistical, legal, and philosophical questions. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:49:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-school-choice-program-could-push-public-schools-to-charge-new-fees/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-a-democratic-congress-could-mean-for-trumps-k-12-agenda/2026/10 They may try to reverse—or at least investigate—the Trump admin.'s efforts to dismantle the Ed. Dept. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:14:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-a-democratic-congress-could-mean-for-trumps-k-12-agenda/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-future-of-education-research-more-partisan-and-largely-left-to-states/2026/10 As Trump administration works to change federal grants, outside researchers try to regroup. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:37:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-future-of-education-research-more-partisan-and-largely-left-to-states/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-where-rfk-jr-s-head-start-deregulation-would-hit-hardest/2026/10 The Trump administration has proposed dismantling several key Head Start regulations. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-where-rfk-jr-s-head-start-deregulation-would-hit-hardest/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-would-help-schools-put-cellphone-bans-or-restrictions-in-place/2026/10 The bill would establish a federal grant program to support state efforts to restrict cellphones. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:13:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bipartisan-bill-in-congress-would-help-schools-put-cellphone-bans-or-restrictions-in-place/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-an-expert-explains-how-the-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-will-work/2026/10 A former Ed. Dept. official predicts the program will generate $3 billion for scholarships in 2027. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:20:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-an-expert-explains-how-the-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-will-work/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-rules-for-federal-school-choice-what-you-need-to-know/2026/10 Proposed rules from the IRS offer some details on how the first nationwide school choice program will work. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:34:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-rules-for-federal-school-choice-what-you-need-to-know/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-education-tax-credit-rules-are-finally-here-what-we-know-so-far/2026/10 The Treasury Department unveiled regulations governing a massive infusion of education funding nationwide. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-education-tax-credit-rules-are-finally-here-what-we-know-so-far/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-meets-research-spending-deadline-but-bigger-funding-challenges-loom/2026/09 The Institute of Education Sciences finished spending more than $170 million set to expire Sept. 30. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:28:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-meets-research-spending-deadline-but-bigger-funding-challenges-loom/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-ed-dept-is-still-disrupting-grants-just-more-quietly-than-before/2026/09 The agency is deploying subtler procedures that result in fewer new grants and less stability for recipients. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-ed-dept-is-still-disrupting-grants-just-more-quietly-than-before/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-public-educators-are-skeptical-of-the-new-federal-tax-credits-they-neednt-be/2026/09 Unlike vouchers, the new scholarships can benefit students choosing to attend public schools. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:57:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-public-educators-are-skeptical-of-the-new-federal-tax-credits-they-neednt-be/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-bucking-congress-yet-again-cancels-100-million-for-education/2026/09 A "pocket rescission" hits programs for migratory farmworkers and college-level language instruction. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-bucking-congress-yet-again-cancels-100-million-for-education/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-officially-kills-biden-rule-that-added-lgbtq-protections-to-title-ix/2026/09 The Education Department reinstates 2020 Title IX regulations effectively in place since early 2025. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-officially-kills-biden-rule-that-added-lgbtq-protections-to-title-ix/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-expired-funds-unreliability-harm-rural-schools/2026/09 Responsible planning requires predictable funding, says a school district superintendent. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-expired-funds-unreliability-harm-rural-schools/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-tax-credits-for-k-12-scholarships-what-we-know-and-dont/2026/09 The Trump administration is preparing to issue rules for its new, ambitious school choice program. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:10:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-tax-credits-for-k-12-scholarships-what-we-know-and-dont/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-tax-break-for-early-childhood-educators-why-this-policy-change-matters/2026/09 A new law expands the federal educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:43:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-tax-break-for-early-childhood-educators-why-this-policy-change-matters/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-why-congresss-latest-foray-into-the-reading-wars-is-too-sloppy-to-work/2026/09 In trying to promote the science of reading, are politicians doing the opposite? Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:28:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-why-congresss-latest-foray-into-the-reading-wars-is-too-sloppy-to-work/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-mental-health-is-improving-cdc-finds-then-why-are-experts-still-concerned/2026/09 Student mental health remains a big challenge for schools to address. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:31:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-mental-health-is-improving-cdc-finds-then-why-are-experts-still-concerned/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-funding-maneuvers-were-illegal-judges-rule/2026/09 Judges ruled in suits about teacher-training grant cancellations and withheld education research money. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:34:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-education-funding-maneuvers-were-illegal-judges-rule/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-turns-to-student-privacy-laws-in-gender-identity-fights-with-schools/2026/09 The feds are increasingly citing student privacy laws in gender-identity battles with school districts. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:31:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-turns-to-student-privacy-laws-in-gender-identity-fights-with-schools/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-science-of-reading-legislation-passes-the-house/2026/09 A bipartisan bill would make the evidence-based instruction a priority in some federal literacy grants. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:24:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-science-of-reading-legislation-passes-the-house/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/deregulate-early-childhood-education-heres-what-educators-think/2026/09 A new report from a national early education organization breaks down workforce concerns. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/deregulate-early-childhood-education-heres-what-educators-think/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-returning-ed-to-the-states-looks-like-as-the-ed-dept-awards-grants/2026/09 State leaders face requests for letters of endorsement from grant applicants under new priorities. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:46:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-returning-ed-to-the-states-looks-like-as-the-ed-dept-awards-grants/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/essential-infrastructure-education-groups-raise-concerns-about-fccs-e-rate-review/2026/09 The FCC might limit or end the program that subsidizes broadband connectivity for schools. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:05:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/essential-infrastructure-education-groups-raise-concerns-about-fccs-e-rate-review/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-trumps-school-choice-program-rival-title-i-or-idea-in-size/2026/09 A new report looks at how much money could be raised under different scenarios. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-trumps-school-choice-program-rival-title-i-or-idea-in-size/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-touts-ed-dept-s-help-for-states-as-it-tries-to-shut-it-down/2026/09 The Trump administration pushes the Education Department's closure, while touting its help for states. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:20:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-touts-ed-dept-s-help-for-states-as-it-tries-to-shut-it-down/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-9-11-still-shapes-schools/2026/09 Schools feel the ripple effects of 9/11 in how they handle safety, student trauma, and promoting patriotism. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:08:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-9-11-still-shapes-schools/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-extends-anti-dei-push-to-private-schools-eyeing-their-tax-exempt-status/2026/09 Schools that give racial minorities preferences would lose tax-exempt status under newly proposed rules. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:03:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-extends-anti-dei-push-to-private-schools-eyeing-their-tax-exempt-status/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-risks-letting-180-million-for-research-expire-as-deadline-looms/2026/09 Spending by the agency's research arm has lagged most significantly compared with previous years. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:40:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-risks-letting-180-million-for-research-expire-as-deadline-looms/2026/09