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School districts across the Capital Region are offering free summer meal programs to provide meals for children in need during the summer break. The initiative ensures access to food despite the absence of regular school classes.

Friday marks the deadline for families in select New York City school districts to apply for free 2-K seats, coinciding with the end of the school year for public school students.

A new Colorado state law effective July 1 mandates all school districts to implement policies regulating student cellphone use during the school day. The law requires districts to establish guidelines for when and how students can use devices.

A Stanford University study found that students in two school districts rarely used a major AI reading tutor, with average weekly usage under five minutes. Despite dedicated time for the platform, over 40% of students never logged on, and those who did used it for only four to five weeks on average.

Lawmakers modified Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax cut proposal to exclude school districts, reducing potential annual revenue loss for local governments from $8.4 billion. The amended bill, HJR 3F/SJR 4F, would increase the property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, requiring voter approval with 60% support to take effect.

The four largest school districts in Maryland have implemented a state policy requiring teachers to provide potty training to children up to age 5 as taxpayer-funded 'pre-K for all' expands among low-income families.

The article discusses how false claims of 'porn in schools' are used as a strategy to push book bans. It highlights a proposed bill that would force school districts opposing book censorship into a chaotic situation.

The U.S. Education Department revoked Title IX agreements from the Obama and Biden administrations that addressed gender identity policies, creating political uncertainty. This action undermines previous settlements and shifts the issue into partisan debate.