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Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Urge Department of Education to Launch Talent Search and EOC Competitions

Kimberly JonesFebruary 20, 2026

The bipartisan letter reflects strong congressional concern about the risk of service disruptions for hundreds of thousands of students if competitions are delayed.

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