Ohio Receives Federal Approval for Flexible Education Funding
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What happened
Ohio received federal approval for the Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver. This decision allows the state to combine more than $38 million in federal education funding and direct the money toward its own school priorities through 2029. This makes Ohio the eighth state to receive this type of flexibility.
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Why it matters
The waiver gives the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce more freedom to use federal grants for programs focused on reading, student well-being, and career preparation. This approval is part of a wider effort to give states more control over how they use federal education money.
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Who's involved
- OhioState that received the federal waiver for education funding flexibility
- Linda McMahonU.S. Secretary of Education who announced the approval
- Department of EducationFederal agency that approved the state's waiver
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The entities involved
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Ohio
state of the United States of America
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Linda McMahon
United States Secretary of Education since 2025
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- Linda McMahon is currently touring various states to discuss and promote education policy initiatives.
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- The Trump administration is implementing policy changes and tax laws targeting the Department of Education.
- The public education system in Ohio is currently facing budget cuts and various policy challenges.
- The Department of Education faces legal challenges regarding its policy implementation.