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At schools where 25% of families participate in income-based public benefits, such as SNAP, the federal government now will cover the cost of free meals for all enrolled students.

In Palm Beach County, a 10-year-old girl was suspended this past week for bringing the chip to her elementary school, where six children needed medical attention after coming into contact with the chip.

Amid multiple excessive heat warnings, the district is emphasizing heat protocols for athletes and students who do activities outside.

COVID is in an endemic phase, meaning health systems have managed to cope with the virus with effective strategies and operate under the assumption that cases will spike from time to time.

After the school district agreed to pay $440,000 to resolve a lawsuit over its use of the Baker Act on students, some advocates want more protections for children.

Parents and advocates argue that shortened days, known as informal removals, amount to discrimination and violations of students’ civil rights. In Oregon, a bill to curb the use of shortened days is under consideration.

States will soon receive federal dollars to hire more mental health professionals for K-12 public schools.

At least nine states are considering legislation related to school start times, up from four the previous year. Florida lawmakers approved such a law this past week.

The measure promotes dispensing tampons and sanitary napkins on campuses for students at no charge.

In Orange County schools, a team-based approach brings mental health professionals, social service workers, teachers and administrators, and psychologists and counselors together to identify, intervene and support students in need.