Bihar School Examination Board has extended the registration deadline for Class 10 scholarship and incentive schemes to September 15, 2025. This offers a final opportunity for eligible students, including those from SC/ST categories, who passed in 2022, 2023, or 2024. Schemes like the Chief Minister Girl Child Incentive Scheme are included.
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Chicago Public Schools approved a $10.2 billion budget for 2025-26, addressing a $734 million deficit by using TIF surplus funds and cutting central office expenses. The board avoided borrowing and deferred a $175 million pension payment, prioritizing classroom funding. This decision faced criticism from the Chicago Teachers Union, who warned of potential midyear cuts if revenue targets are unmet.
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Bihar School Examination Board has extended the registration deadline for Class 10 scholarship and incentive schemes to September 15, 2025. This offers a final opportunity for eligible students, including those from SC/ST categories, who passed in 2022, 2023, or 2024. Schemes like the Chief Minister Girl Child Incentive Scheme are included.
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