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This fact sheet (PDF, 4 pages) describes the obligations of public K-12 schools in protecting the rights of students with food allergies under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The fact sheet defines food allergies as a protected disability under Section 504, describes how they may impact a ...
This fact sheet (PDF, 4 pages) describes the obligations of public K-12 schools in protecting the rights of students with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The fact sheet defines GER and GERD as protected disabilities under Section 504, ...
This infographic (PDF, 2 pages) presents data from the 2017-2018 school year on English learners in grades K-12 who identified as Black. Data includes:  Overall percentage of English learners who are Black  Top 10 places of birth and languages of Black youth who are non-native English speakers  Reading and math achievement of English ...
This webpage offers tips to help current and prospective college and university students successfully complete the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Learn more. 
This webpage shares seven critical ways the FAFSA experience is changing for students and families in the 2024-25 school year. Learn more. 
The Strategic Planning for Continued Recovery (SPCR) initiative aims to support state educational agencies (SEAs) as they work with local educational agencies (LEAs) to sustain effective investments funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). SEAs are encouraged to compile cross-functional teams that bring different perspectives and ...
This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) highlights information on the K-12 cyber threat landscape and shares strategies and resources school personnel can use to prevent and protect against cyberattacks and digital threats. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 
This tool (PDF, 22 pages) is designed to help state education agencies (SEAs), local education agencies (LEAs), and other educators work collaboratively to leverage relationships with families and establish meaningful engagement. By using a continuous improvement process, teams at local, district, and state levels will assess current family engagement practices, ...
This map highlights some of the organizations and efforts around the country working in one or more of the following roles to provide students with the academic, social, mental health, and other supports they need to recover from the impacts and disruptions of the pandemic and thrive:  Academic Tutors  Mentor  Post-Secondary Transition Coaches  Student ...
This report (PDF, 26 pages) provides a summary of demographic data collected by the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program for the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 school years. Information on the number of students experiencing homelessness, their primary nighttime residence, subgroups of students, and race/ethnicity of students ...
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