State & Federal News
The School Communications Portfolio keeps you apprised of state and federal educational requirements or mandates and critical educational matters.
Featured State & Federal News Resources
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Continuation of operations plans must be posted online
Ensure that your district’s continuation of operations plan is posted in compliance with state law
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Students experiencing homelessness have a right to be educated
Ensure that families are aware of their rights under the McKinney-Vento Act.
MORE FROM THE State & Federal News CATEGORY
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Required notifications for school districts (2024-25)
Updates to APR-ESSER fund reporting, foundation aid reporting, and idling buses on school grounds, as well as three new sections.
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Advisory: New lead testing requirements in effect
State water testing law has been amended for 2022-23, changing the time frame for testing and the action level for lead, among other changes.
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Advisory: Governor signs Holocaust education legislation
Communicate about requirements to provide Holocaust education in your district.
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Advisory: New requirements for remote meetings in effect
Changes to virtual public meetings legislation have sprung the need for districts to develop and approve internal procedures to continue distance meetings. Read more about this change and how to communicate about it.