Secretary DeVos Hosts School Safety and Climate Listening Sessions
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today hosted two listening sessions on school safety concerns and the current climate in schools nationwide. The discussion focused on the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL or the guidance) regarding Title VI, which prohibits racial discrimination, and school discipline that was jointly issued by the Departments of Education and Justice on January 8, 2014. The two sessions were one hundred minutes each, grouped as follows:
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Following Court Ruling, DeVos Orders Further Review of 2016 ACICS Petition
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today ordered further review of the 2016 petition for recognition by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The review is a direct result of action by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia remanding the case to the Secretary.
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Secretary DeVos Approves Idaho, Mississippi and Rhode Island's ESSA State Plans
WASHINGTON– U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the approval of Idaho, Mississippi and Rhode Island's consolidated state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
"The state plans met ESSA's requirements, and I am pleased to approve them," said Secretary DeVos. "I look forward to seeing how these states dive deeper into the flexibility afforded by ESSA to innovate on behalf of their students."
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Statement from Secretary DeVos on the 2017 Annual Report on Crime and School Safety
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the 2017 Indicators of School Crime and Safety report:
Secretary DeVos Convenes Organizational Meeting for Federal Commission on School Safety
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today convened an organizational meeting of the Federal Commission on School Safety. This was the first meeting among principal members with jurisdiction over school safety issues including Secretary DeVos, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen.
U.S. Department of Education Announces 2018 Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program Grant Competition
Readout of Secretary DeVos at Close Up Washington
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos attended Close Up Washington, a non-partisan, non-profit civic education organization that promotes active citizenship to middle and high school students. The Secretary spoke about her path to public life and her three decades of advocating for better options for students. She took questions from an audience of about 300 high school students and 40 teachers during the event.
Secretary DeVos Approves Texas' ESSA State Plan
WASHINGTON— U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the approval of Texas' consolidated state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
"Texas' plan met the requirements of the law, therefore I have approved it," said Secretary DeVos. "I look forward to seeing how Texas embraces the flexibility afforded by ESSA to innovate on behalf of the Lone Star State's students."
Secretary DeVos Forms School Safety Commission
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced new details on the Federal Commission on School Safety the President appointed her to chair. The Commission has been charged with quickly providing meaningful and actionable recommendations to keep students safe at school.
Secretary DeVos Releases Restart Funding Application for Disaster Impacted Students, Schools
Today, Secretary DeVos released the application for state educational agencies (SEAs) to apply for initial funding under the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (Restart) program.
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