Greater transparency from pharmaceutical manufacturers is also required under the legislation. A bipartisan bill was introduced in the Senate Tuesday that would “expand the availability of low-cost generic…
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House Bill Introduced to Ban “Latinx” in Public Documents
The term was used four times in official White House press releases. Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida introduced a bill to the House to ban the use…
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HHS Task Force Releases New Cybersecurity Programs
The group will focus on preventing cyberattacks in the health sector. The Cybersecurity Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published three new tools…
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Education Department to Hold Public Hearings for Feedback on Rulemaking
The department aims to refine potential policy focus for fall 2023. The Department of Education announced an upcoming series of public hearings, hoping to receive input on what…
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Supreme Court Agrees Deaf Student Can Seek Damages
Justices decide that IDEA Act does not preclude a lawsuit. The Supreme Court ruled this week that a deaf student could sue his school district for damages for…
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Parents Bill of Rights Introduced in House
The largest teachers’ union opposes the legislation. Representative Elise Stefanik of New York was among members of the House of Representatives to introduce the “Parents Bill of Rights.”…
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Education Department Invests in Student Mental Health
Funding will increase access to school-based services for high-need districts. The Department of Education recently announced that $188 million will be awarded to 170 school districts to increase…
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First Lady Travels to Africa
She will visit two countries over five days. First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia, starting her visit to the African continent. Before her initial meeting with the…
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CDC promotes HHS LGBTQ Resource for Schools
The voluntary assessment tool published in 2020 by the Department of Health and Human Services was meant to guide schools as they evaluate the health and safety of…
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New Members Appointed to USDA/1890 Task Force
Strengthens the connection between department and land-grant universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of new members to the USDA/1890 Task Force this month. This…
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