A “bipartisan, bicameral” framework also contains other provisions. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representative Jason Smith of Missouri, who chairs the…
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FTC Proposes Stronger Protections on Children’s Privacy
The rule would require targeted advertising to be off by default. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed modifications to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule),…
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Education Department Supports and Expands Family Engagement
The agency allots funding for parental education as well. The U.S. Department of Education has announced the awarding of $11.4 million in grants to 12 organizations under the…
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HHS Funds Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
$23 million is being awarded to 30 research projects. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $23 million in grant funding through their Teen Pregnancy Prevention…
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State Department Updates Travel Advisory for China
Removes lockdown concerns but warns of wrongful exit detentions. The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the People’s Republic of China (PRC), removing concerns about potential…
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SCOTUS Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
Tribes receive preference in the adoption of Native American children. The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, deciding that Native American children up…
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Grants Available for Full-Service Community Schools
Education secretary announces 45 grant programs for the 2023 fiscal year. The Department of Education recently opened up $73.8 million in grant funding for Full Service Community Schools.…
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FTC Announces Settlement in Microsoft COPPA Violations
Company to pay $20 million and strengthen privacy for minors on Xbox platform. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated that Microsoft will pay a $20 million settlement…
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Federal Judge Partially Blocks Florida Ban on Minor Transgender Treatment
Three minors are allowed to continue hormone therapy. District Judge Robert Hinkle partially blocked Florida’s ban on transgender medical treatments for minors, allowing three children to continue receiving…
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DOD Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Month in May
Deputy assistant secretary of defense calls military spouses the “heart and backbone” of the military community. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Month…
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