School Mental Health Funding Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to stop planned cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program tied to the Parkland-era response, arguing the move violates a December 2025 court order. Career & Technical Education: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s budget adding $640,000 for a Cocoa High School firefighting academy, creating a local pathway into high-demand public safety jobs. Back-to-School Health Access: Hillsborough County families can register for Project LINK’s back-to-school health clinics, aimed at helping uninsured, underinsured, or Medicaid-enrolled students meet enrollment medical requirements. Inclusion in Disability Services: A United Way speaker series in Indian River County focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities, highlighting gaps in access and the role of early intervention. Local School Choice Research: New research spotlights how Indian River County schools are trying to reverse enrollment declines as school choice expands. Student Engagement Through Sports: Miami-Dade students served as official player escorts for the England-Norway World Cup quarterfinal, part of a program blending soccer, poetry, and service-learning.