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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.

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July 15, 2025member newsletter preview: Support Texas Communities during SLC; Federal Updates; CESA 6 Model for Strategic Success; SWAEC Director on National Podcast; AESA Leadership on WIU Pulse podcast; Welcome Back DuPage ROE; Welcome MMA as New AESA Business Partner; and Collaborating Partner news.

Online News Archives

Federal Updates

ED and DOL Interagency Agreement re: Perkins

July 18, 2025

On July 15, the U.S. Department of Education announced the “Workforce Development Partnership” which will allow Department of Labor to take on a greater role in administering career and technical education (CTE) programs funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V). According to a FAQ document, “the programs will be managed alongside ED staff, with continued leadership and oversight by ED.” 

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Administration Moves to Disqualify Immigrant Students from Head Start and Certain CTE Programs

July 18, 2025

This article summarizes recent actions by the Trump administration invoking the 1996 PRWORA law to restrict immigrant families from accessing federally funded education programs, including Head Start and dual enrollment. The move has raised legal and equity concerns, particularly about student documentation requirements and a possible challenge to Plyler v. Doe.

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Call to Action: Urge the White House to Release FY25 Title Funds

July 18, 2025

We need your help to urge the Trump Administration to release FY25 funds that are being withheld from public schools. Contact your members of Congress and urge them to request the immediate release of these funds.

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