AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration & Higher Ed: A federal judge struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax needing Congress, after chaos as workers rushed to file before the rule—an issue that directly affects universities and hospitals that rely on skilled foreign talent. Special Education: California and other states sued the U.S. Department of Education over special education grant cuts, arguing the move was political and blocked equitable access. Civil Rights in Admissions: DOJ says UC Davis School of Medicine used race in admissions in violation of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling, while the school disputes the findings. Student Health in Schools: Rep. Dave Joyce reintroduced a bill to expand naloxone access in elementary and secondary schools to reduce opioid overdose deaths. AI & Work Anxiety: A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 53% of Americans fear AI-driven job losses, underscoring pressure on workforce training and education planning. Campus Safety & ICE Fear: At Santa Rosa Junior College, undocumented students and faculty report rising anxiety and want more training, legal help, and mental health support. Higher Ed Operations: Western Illinois University approved an internal restructure into a two-college model starting July 1. Local School Decisions: Parents in Port O’Connor/Seadrift organized against proposed school closures and grade moves by Calhoun County ISD, citing lack of transparency.
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