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Returning Education to the States waivers
Coverage of Returning Education to the States waivers in the Nexus archive.
- Education Department hands more states flexibility with federal dollars
The Trump administration is granting states greater flexibility in utilizing federal education funding by issuing waivers and Education Flexibility Partnership (Ed-Flex) authority. Six states consolidated over $109 million through Returning Education to the States waivers, allowing flexible use of funds for initiatives like literacy or math improvement. Additionally, 22 states received Ed-Flex authority, enabling them to waive certain federal educational requirements.