Member Communications: Keeping You Connected
| AESA offers four distinct electronic publications as well as our Federal Updates blog designed to keep members informed, engaged, and connected. These communications provide valuable updates, insights, and resources tailored specifically for educational service agencies (ESAs). |
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USED Plans New Civil Rights Enforcement Disparate Impact Rules
In its Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda updated earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) stated it would issue a number of rules aimed at walking back prior civil rights requirements and aligning program enforcement with the President’s priorities.
AESA Opposes House LHHS Subcommittee FY26 Proposal
On August 31, the House Labor-HHS subcommittee released its FY26 budget proposal, which would affect schools in the 2026–27 school year. The topline: even before accounting for inflation, this plan provides less per-pupil funding for today’s seniors than when they were in kindergarten. After adjusting for inflation, it represents a $32 billion cut in real dollars.
August 2025: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for August 2025 examines state-level legislation to address expanding workforce development and career technical education pathways for high-demand careers.




