Arkansas Education Association
Coverage of Arkansas Education Association in the Nexus archive.
- Education Department hands more states flexibility with federal dollars
The Trump administration is increasing efforts to give states more control over federal education money by offering flexible spending options. Six states received waivers allowing them to consolidate over $109 million in funding and bypass requirements for local agencies. Additionally, 22 states have been granted Education Flexibility Partnership (Ed-Flex) authority, which waives certain federal educational requirements.
- 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.
- Education Department hands more states flexibility with federal dollars
The Trump administration is increasing efforts to grant states more control over federal education money by implementing waivers for funding consolidation. Six states received waivers allowing them to consolidate over $109 million while bypassing certain requirements, and additionally, 22 states received Education Flexibility Partnership (Ed-Flex) authority to waive various federal educational mandates.