Bipartisan committee members write to the House speaker and majority leader. The Senate has urged the House to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) in…
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Global Partnership Intends to Eliminate Child Labor in Cocoa Production
Department of Labor collaborates with Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and industry leaders to address root causes. The Department of Labor, alongside Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and the World Cocoa Foundation,…
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Supreme Court Hears Tennessee Transgender Policy Case
Oral arguments address the state’s ban on transgender interventions for those under 18. The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in the case against Tennessee’s law banning transgender…
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DOJ Reaches Settlement with Maine for Disabled Children to Remain at Home
The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations. The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and…
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USDA Secretary Announces Junk Fee Elimination Policy for School Meal Programs
The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…
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EPA Takes Action Against Lead Exposure to Protect Children’s Health
Judicial and administrative measures in New York and New Jersey address violations in underserved communities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting initiatives to safeguard children from lead…
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White House to Host Halloween Event for Students and Neighborhood Families
“Hallo-READ!” event will send kids home with books and candy. The White House is hosting local students and neighborhood families to attend the 2024 “Hallo-READ!” reading event for…
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Federal Agencies Seize Millions of Illegal E-Cigarette Products
FDA and CBP cooperate in the operation to prevent illicit products entering U.S. marketplace. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the seizure of three million units of…
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School-Based Mental Health Services Receive $70 Million in Grants
The funding supports hiring and training over 4,000 new mental health professionals. The Department of Education has announced a $70 million investment into school-based mental health services. Distributed…
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Treasury Offers $498 Million to Low-Income Housing Projects
The funding will provide long-term fixed-rate capital for large-scale construction. The Treasure Department announced $498 million in fixed-rate capital for housing in low-income urban, rural, and Native communities,…
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