Oklahoma and Nebraska Receive Waivers to Consolidate Federal Education Funds

The U.S. Department of Education has granted 'Returning Education to the States' (RES) Waivers to Oklahoma and Nebraska, allowing them to combine federal funding streams for education strategies. These states, the ninth and tenth to receive such waivers, will consolidate over $6.5 million combined through 2029, enabling more flexible resource allocation. Nebraska also gained Ed-Flex authority, permitting it to waive certain federal requirements for districts without prior federal review.