• Qoria acknowledges the recent executive order signed by President Trump to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education
• Fundamental structure and quantum of funding for core educational programs is unlikely to shift
• Opportunities for Qoria from policy and funding changes, including increased technology enablement and primacy of states

Qoria Limited (ASX: QOR), a global leader in student safety, digital well-being, and parental controls, acknowledges the recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump concerning the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The order seeks to transfer educational authority back to state and local governments, reducing federal oversight, while maintaining essential functions. Qoria aims to inform its shareholders about the implications of this development. The company notes that despite the discussions on federal policy changes, the fundamental structure or quantum of funding for core educational programs is unlikely to shift. Federal K-12 funding primarily supports initiatives aimed at assisting disadvantaged students, improving educational equity, and addressing specialized needs, while state and local funding cover core operational expenses. Qoria highlights that the key federal laws, such as the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the E-Rate Program, which are crucial to the segments it serves, are unlikely to be affected by the possible dissolution of the DOE. The company sees opportunities arising from the policy and funding changes, including the primacy of states in determining what is best for their communities, and the increased need for technology enablement in the education sector, as a significant portion of funding goes to headcount. Qoria is investing heavily in a platform that delivers outcomes and efficiencies for U.S. schools, and its recent partnerships with TASI in Texas and the Management Centre in Ohio demonstrate its position as the only realistic 'single safety vendor' in the consolidating U.S. market. The company remains committed to supporting students, parents, and educators in navigating these changes and ensuring the continued safety and well-being of children in their digital lives.

Qoria sees opportunities arising from the policy and funding changes in the U.S. education sector, including the primacy of states in determining what is best for their communities and the increased need for technology enablement. The company is investing heavily in a platform that delivers outcomes and efficiencies for U.S. schools, and its recent partnerships demonstrate its position as the only realistic 'single safety vendor' in the consolidating U.S. market.