Under HB 4079, school districts would need to develop a policy to identify when federal immigration officers are on school property—and then inform parents, staff, some students, and some service providers about those sightings.
Most Texas school districts have declined a new state-approved opportunity to set aside time each day for students and staff to pray before school. So far, only 15 districts have opted into the voluntary prayer period, while many urban, suburban and rural districts have voted against it.
As Virginia schools adopt AI and students spend more time on screens, state lawmakers question the technology's impact on students' safety, critical thinking and learning skills.
The 19 plaintiffs, led by the Wisconsin PTA, are asking the Circuit Court of Eau Claire County to hold the Legislature accountable for "not meeting its constitutionally mandated obligation to provide all children with an equal opportunity for a sound basic education."
A bipartisan spending deal preserved most Education Department programs and nearly $80 billion in funding for fiscal 2026, despite the Trump administration's efforts to scale back the agency. The agreement also requires regular briefings to Congress on the reorganization.
