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Update on FY25 Funding Freeze

On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) announced it would not release FY25 funds for several key federal education programs as appropriated by Congress. These programs represent over $6 billion in federal support that school districts across the country have already budgeted for and are depending on to provide essential services and supports to students.

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ED and DOL Interagency Agreement re: Perkins

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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HHS Policy Change Could Impact Head Start and Other Programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is reinterpreting eligibility provisions for certain programs. Under this new interpretation, services will no longer be provided to undocumented immigrants, even in programs where immigration status has not historically been a barrier to access—including Head Start.

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June 2025: AESA State Examiner

This month’s June 2025 report explores how various state definitions enable Educational Service Agencies (ESAs) to qualify as Local Education Agencies (LEAs) under federal law.

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First Federal School Voucher Program Passes Senate

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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