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House of Representatives Passes Bill to Support Desegregating Schools

September 18, 2020

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On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 2639), a bill designed to foster the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive initiatives that increase racial and economic diversity in schools. Read more >

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Bipartisan Team of Senators Raises Concerns About Student Mental Health

September 18, 2020

On Wednesday, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) penned a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar highlighting the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on student mental health. Read more >

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Civil Rights Commission Calls for End to Subminimum Wage Program

September 18, 2020

On Thursday, the U.S Commission on Civil Rights issued a report on an exemption under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act that allows employers to pay certain individuals with disabilities at a rate below the federal minimum wage. Read more >

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Education Department’s New Equitable Services Rule “No Longer in Effect”

September 10, 2020

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) updated its webpage for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, authorized through the CARES Act, to reflect the outcome of a...