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Immigration policies don’t stand still, even when your application does. Stay informed so you can make your next move wisely.

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November 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Mr. Johnson unveiled a comprehensive package of policy updates that could reshape student participation and support in Ohio schools—without any immediate board action.

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Board receives first reading of broad Neola policy package; no action taken
The board received a first reading of dozens of policy and bylaw updates from Neola covering appointment timelines, athletics eligibility, transfer participation, McKinney‑Vento supports, student health protocols, auditor guidance, vendor/technology rules, and viewpoint-neutral facility access; Mr. Johnson said there would be no action tonight.
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November 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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The board is shaking things up with new policy updates on Title IX, employee training, and even naloxone procedures—what changes could this mean for our schools?

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Board holds first reading of Title IX and other policy updates, including naloxone procedures and fiscal-management language
At first reading the board reviewed multiple policy revisions: policy 106 (Title IX, mandated), procedural moves to keep training in procedures rather than policy, naloxone administration updates, an annual parent/family-engagement review, and fiscal regulation language adding a 35% maximum unspent-authorized-budget requirement.
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November 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Filed your application? Don’t let the waiting period keep you out of the loop.

Stay informed about immigration policy and updates that could affect your case.

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November 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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The school board is set to vote on critical policy updates and a potential class action against social media giants to seek justice for our kids—don’t miss the upcoming meeting!

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Board schedules Neola policy updates and considers joining social-media class action
Staff presented Neola policy updates to align with legislative changes, clarified Merz Rookie funds guidance, and brought a low‑cost proposal from attorneys to consider joining a national social‑media class action to seek funds for students; the board agreed to place the legal sign-on and policy items on the agenda at the next regular meeting.
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November 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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TOMORROW: Tuesday, October 27, at 12pm ET via Zoom - Join us to learn more from our coalition’s working groups and federal updates.

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October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Calhoun County schools are making significant policy changes, including allowing volunteer chaplains and new rules for student release during school hours!

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Board adopts state-mandated policy updates including volunteer chaplains and release-time rules
The board adopted several policy additions required by recently passed legislation, including a volunteer-chaplain provision (policy 4.14), release-time credit for approved programs (policy 7.17), and an excused-absence rule for scholarship signings.
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October 26, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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The district administration has proposed crucial policy updates, including new guidelines for employee background checks and a cap on student fee waivers—what does this mean for families and schools?

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Board considers several policy updates on first reading, including background checks and student fee caps
Administration presented multiple policy changes on first reading: an update aligning employee background checks with Utah administrative rule 2779094, a proposed student fees cap (a $10,000 per‑student threshold for fee waivers and a two out‑of‑state trip limit), fundraising platform guidance, and internet content‑filtering procedures; negotiation policy was held for further work.
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October 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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The Helena Public Schools Board made significant strides in education by adopting a new curriculum and updating key policies, all with unanimous support.

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Board approves curriculum adoption, amended pay‑plan and multiple policies
Trustees approved several action items: the Character Strong tier‑1 curriculum for grades 6–8, amended pay plan rules to include administrators, and multiple policy updates (records management, complaints, medication, conduct, background checks); votes recorded as unanimous on several items.
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October 20, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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The school board is addressing crucial updates on privacy rights, preferred pronouns, and the role of AI in classrooms—what does this mean for students and parents?

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Board reviews package of policy updates on privacy, pronouns, student records and AI
The board conducted first readings of multiple updated policies, including parent rights and responsibilities, student and family privacy rights, student records, mobile communications and student technology use; trustees probed how preferred pronouns and generative AI will be handled in practice.
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October 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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The Great Neck Union Free School District Board of Education just took major steps to enhance governance and public trust with unanimous policy updates.

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Board adopts revisions to operating procedures and several policy updates on 5‑0 votes
The board approved multiple policy updates presented under agenda item 10b (including policy 20‑10 on board operating procedures) following first readings; votes on the consent agenda and minutes also passed unanimously.
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October 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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The board has just approved crucial policy updates, including new mandates for child abuse reporting that will affect contractors working with children—find out what this means for our schools!

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Board adopts minor policy updates including child-abuse reporting changes and petty cash adjustments
The board gave final (third) reading and unanimously adopted three policy updates: petty cash adjustments, updated reporting of child abuse and neglect to reflect state law (contractors in contact with children as mandated reporters), and organization of instruction wording changes and school-name updates.
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October 18, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Students are facing academic setbacks due to gaps in homebound services, sparking urgent calls for clearer timelines and better communication from OSD.

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Students and staff describe delays in homebound services; OSD points to policy and process updates
Student and committee testimony described gaps when intermittent homebound services lapse during renewal or staffing delays; OSD said policy changes allow immediate implementation based on a doctor's recommendation and outlined parent notification and compensatory-education processes after missed services.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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An internal audit reveals troubling gaps in ODOT's delegation records, exposing outdated information and missing filings that could impact agency operations.

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Commission accepts audit finding that ODOT delegation records need cleanup and policy updates
An internal audit found missing or outdated delegation orders, FileNet records with former employees listed and incomplete Secretary of State filings; ODOT management has instituted immediate corrective steps and a project to update policy, forms and the system of record.
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October 11, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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The district is compliant with Division 22 for the upcoming year, but new state rulemaking on instructional time could change everything for how hours are counted—what does this mean for our schools?

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District reports Division 22 compliance; executive-order instructional-time rulemaking raises questions
Staff reported the district is in compliance with Division 22 for 2024–25 but flagged new reporting requirements and a developing state rulemaking about the governor's executive order on instructional time (EO 2606) that could change how districts count granted hours and conferences.
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October 11, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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At the Labour Party Conference, we learnt more about the government's new work and where OT fits within supporting young people in the UK, as well as health and social care.

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October 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Major updates to student-conduct policies aim to eliminate outdated practices and ensure consistency across schools, including a strict prohibition on strip searches!

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Advisory committee advances student-conduct policy updates; board continues committee work
The board heard a report from the Governing Board Policy Advisory Committee on updates to student conduct and discipline policies, including tightened parental-notification language, clarified police and Department of Child Safety procedures, and a prohibition on strip searches; trustees voted to continue the committee and recruit new members.
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September 20, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Radnor Township School Board is gearing up for significant policy changes that could reshape student learning and safety under Pennsylvania's new Act 20 of 2026.

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Radnor committee reviews major provisions of Pennsylvania Act 20 of 2026
At its first policy committee meeting of the year, the Radnor Township School Board heard an overview of Pennsylvania Act 20 of 2026 and how its omnibus education changes will prompt district policy updates on testing, cyber charter rules, recess, health screenings and funding opportunities.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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The Granville School Board is gearing up for major policy updates this October, reshaping everything from purchase thresholds to interdistrict athletics!

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Board briefed on state law changes; district will update policies in October
Following recent legislation, the board reviewed required policy changes — including adjusted small‑purchase thresholds, posting requirements, AED training language, and provisions related to interdistrict athletics — and scheduled formal approval in October.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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New laws are on the horizon for Maryland schools, including a phone restriction framework and guidelines on student absences for civic engagement—are you ready for the changes?

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MABE presents 2026 session takeaways; board urged to prepare for new regulations
The Maryland Association for Boards of Education briefed the Calvert board on four 2026 laws affecting district policies — including the Phone-Free Schools Act, immigration enforcement guidance, excused-civic-absence requirements and an MSDE model response policy — and advised watching forthcoming regulations and guidance.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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The Virginia school board has just approved a sweeping set of policy revisions, including new guidelines on leave-of-absence that could impact employees for up to 125 consecutive days!

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School board introduces multiple policy revisions, approves action items block
Board members were presented with several policy revisions and new policies (including updates on leave-of-absence, extracurricular notifications and AI) and approved action items 6.01–6.11 as a single block on a unanimous vote.
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September 5, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Doctor Brown unveiled eight pivotal policy updates that could reshape student transportation, instructional materials, and academic planning in Virginia schools.

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Board hears eight policy updates tied to state changes and VSBA model revisions
Administration presented eight policy items — five revisions and three new policies — aligning local policy with VSBA model language and recent legislative changes, covering school goals, bus use, instructional materials, drugs/tobacco/gambling instruction, driver education, academic planning, and College Board day administration.
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September 4, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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The East Side Union High School District is making swift changes to its harassment complaint procedures under Title IX to meet federal requirements—what does this mean for students and staff?

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Board waives second reading to expedite Title IX and complaint-policy updates
Trustees received first reading of amendments to board policy 1312.3 (Uniform Complaint Procedures) and related regulations (1312.3; 5145.3; 5145.7 e1 Title IX harassment procedures) and voted to waive the second reading to meet federal program monitoring requirements.
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August 24, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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Maine's new law dramatically expands the scope of "covered investigations" for school employees, raising critical questions about transparency and accountability in our districts.

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Superintendent outlines Maine "covered investigation" changes, board to pursue policy updates
Superintendent reported that Maine's updated law expands "covered investigations" to most school employees, increases reporting obligations and requires more rigorous background checks and timely probes; the board said policy revisions will go through the policy committee and two readings.
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August 22, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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The Stoughton Area School District is taking significant steps to protect students by adopting new policies for staff communication and preventing grooming, as mandated by recent state laws.

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Board approves policy updates to comply with Act 89; limits staff-student direct social media contact
The board approved multiple policy changes to implement Act 89 requirements and to standardize staff communication methods (work email, office phone, ParentSquared for texts); training deadlines and rescinding of student work-permit duties were also discussed.
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August 21, 2026 at 11:24 AM