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U.S. Department of Education Demands Revisions to Illinois Guidance on Conducting Mental Health Screenings without Parental Consent

Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) demanded revisions to the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) guidance.
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U.S. Department of Education Finalizes Rule to Reform, Strengthen, and Modernize Higher Education Accreditation

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) finalized a landmark rule to reform, strengthen, and modernize America’s higher education quality assurance system, marking the most ...
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U.S. Department of Education Celebrates 161 Outstanding Students as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

The U.S. Department of Education is proud to announce the selection of 161 exceptional high school seniors as the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing their remarkable achievements in ...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Announces New Members and Reappoints Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced appointments to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). Secretary McMahon reappointed Tennessee Representative Mark White to serve as ...
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On October 5, 2026, ED and the U.S. Department of Justice issued letters to all state Attorneys General pointing them to SPPO’s recent guidance and expressing concerns about their school districts’ ...