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AESA’s weekly newsletter, Online News, is full of important updates, articles, and features. It is intended to connect members with information about what is happening at the federal level, provide AESA event information, and share news important to ESAs.

Read the Current Issue of AESA Online News

member newsletter previewJuly 1, 2025: Call to Action for Federal K-12 Funding; Importance of Advocacy in Action Conference; Schedule At-A-Glance; Federal Updates including 3 Big Wins for Education; Member Spotlight on Research; Share Your ESA Podcast; Collaborating Partner News; and more.

Online News Archives

Federal Updates

FY25 Federal Funding Delay & Reconciliation Bill Passed with Voucher Provisions

July 1, 2025

Federal education policy is shifting rapidly—and this week has brought a wave of significant, fast-moving developments. We’re committed to keeping members informed and ready to respond in real time. 

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First Federal School Voucher Program Passes Senate

July 1, 2025

For the last 24 hours the Senate has been voting on a slew of amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While initially on Friday the Parliamentarian struck out the voucher program, after considerable negotiations with Republicans she agreed to a significantly revised version of the nation’s first federal private school voucher program.

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Big Wins for Schools and Students: Supreme Court Ruling, ESSER Flexibility Restored, and Voucher Proposal Stalls

June 27, 2025

From a Supreme Court victory protecting broadband access to the restoration of ESSER reimbursements for all states—and a major setback for the federal voucher proposal—this week brought several wins for schools and students

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