Seventeen US states have filed a lawsuit to challenge Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protects students with disabilities from discrimination in educational settings. The lawsuit, filed in September 2024, aims to declare Section 504 unconstitutional, especially the recent expansion to include gender dysphoria as a disability. This legal battle could significantly impact the rights of students with special needs and reshape disability protections in education across the nation, as reported by Forbes.
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The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) will soon release the official notification for the recruitment of 2833 Jail Warder posts. The expected notification release date is by the end of April 2025. Eligible candidates, both male and female, can apply online through the official website, uppbpb.gov.in. The selection process will include a written exam, physical tests, and document verification. Stay updated by visiting the UPPRPB website regularly for further details.
As President Trump's second term ushers in funding cuts to diversity programs and foreign aid, university leaders are silently bracing for the financial impact. Fearful of retribution, many are reluctant to publicly oppose the administration's policies despite the looming threat to billions in federal funding. With critical research initiatives hanging in the balance, the silence on campuses grows as higher education institutions navigate uncertainty, seeking quiet ways to mitigate the effects... Expand
JEE Main 2025 Dress Code: The JEE Main 2025 requires candidates to follow a specified dress code to ensure a secure examination process. Guidelines include avoiding metallic items, jewellery, and accessories that could cause delays during security checks. Comfort and simplicity are emphasized in clothing choices. Special instructions are provided for diabetic candidates.
A Tennessee student, William A., sues the Clarksville Montgomery County School System after graduating with a 3.4 GPA but unable to read due to unaddressed dyslexia. Despite an individualized education plan (IEP), the school failed to provide proper education, leading to a court ruling that the district must provide 888 hours of compensatory education. The case raises questions about the adequacy of special education services for students with learning disabilities.
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) held Class 10 and 12 exams from February 24 to March 12, 2025, with 54.37 lakh students registering. Results for both classes are pending and expected in the second half of April. Students can check upmsp.edu.in for updates once the results are announced. Further details will follow.
Proposed federal budget cuts could make U.S. higher education even more expensive, threatening scholarships, student loan programs, and university endowments. Republican lawmakers are considering taxing scholarships, dismantling loan repayment plans, and increasing levies on endowments. If enacted, these measures could make college less accessible, deepening financial strain on students and widening the gap between rich and poor.
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has scheduled a re-examination for Class 12 practical exams on April 7-8, 2025, for students who missed the initial sessions held in February. Conducted under strict supervision with CCTV monitoring, the re-exams aim to ensure fairness and transparency. Over 25.77 lakh students participated in the 2025 Intermediate exams, and this move supports those needing a second chance. Results are expected by late April.
Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Minister, Govi Chezhiaan, confirmed that the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) is fully equipped to conduct the State Eligibility Test (SET), supported by university professors. The government has authorized the TRB to organize the exam while ensuring it adheres to UGC norms. The Minister also discussed the possibility of conducting the SET online with assistance from the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency. Since its establishment in 1987, the TRB has successfully... Expand
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, a national-level initiative led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to ease exam stress and promote effective learning. Registrations, which began on December 14, 2024, close today. Over 3 crore students have registered for the event. The main programme will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with 2,500 students participating.
Indian Bank has announced the Local Bank Officers (LBO) 2024 results. Candidates can access their scorecards on the official website, indianbank.in, from January 20 to February 19, 2025. The exam, held on October 10, 2024, had 155 questions with a maximum score of 200, while interviews occurred from December 5 to 7, 2024.