Feds approve Arkansas’ request for flexibility in spending US education funds

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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HOT SPRINGS — The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday approved Arkansas’ requests to consolidate federal funding and reduce the amount of paperwork and red tape required of school administrators.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon signed the Returning Education to the States Waiver, the Ed-Flex Waiver and amendments to the state’s federal accountability plan after a news conference at the Hot Springs Junior Academy charter school. Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva …

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