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The Department of Education has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that aimed to change certain regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The proposed changes would have removed the need for public agencies to get parental consent before using public benefits or insurance for services required by IDEA. This decision follows a review of over 9,700 public comments, many of which opposed the changes due to concerns about potential negative impacts on Medicaid services for students with disabilities. Instead of changing the rules, the Department will focus on providing technical assistance to better support the use of Medicaid for school-based services.

The U.S. Department of Education has decided to withdraw a proposed rule change that would have affected regulations regarding religious student organizations at public colleges and universities. Initially, the Department planned to rescind certain rules related to these organizations, but after receiving around 58,000 public comments, they've chosen not to proceed. This decision was influenced by the concerns presented in the comments, the upcoming change in administration, and the resources required to address all the feedback. The existing rules will continue to be in place for now, but the Department will not actively investigate possible rule violations unless directed by a court decision.