Updates
ED Announces New Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Enforcement Initiative
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new national K-12 enforcement initiative focused on preventing sexual misconduct in schools and addressing the practice commonly known as “passing the trash”—when an employee credibly accused of sexual misconduct is allowed to move to another position or district without appropriate accountability.
Read MoreAESA Comments on OMB’s New Proposed Funding Rules
AESA along with ASBO International and AASA have submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing serious concerns about proposed changes to the Uniform Grants Guidance, the federal rules that govern how grant funds are managed and used by districts and education service agencies.
Read MoreUPDATE: Department of Education Releases Final Rule on Reimagining and Improving Student Education
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has released its Reimagining and Improving Student Education—Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations. This final rule codifies the higher education provisions that Congress included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which established new aggregate lifetime loan limits for students and restructured loan repayment systems.
Read MoreTake Action: Help Protect the E-Rate Program
The FCC is considering major changes to the E-Rate program. Learn what’s at stake and how you can help protect critical broadband funding for schools and libraries.
Read MoreIndiana Becomes Third State Approved for ESEA Waiver
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) approved a waiver for Indiana under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Indiana joins two other States who have been approved for similar waivers, Louisiana and Iowa, but Indiana’s waiver includes the broadest flexibility that ED has approved so far.
Read MoreOSERS and OCR Will Move Out of ED
On June 16, the U.S. Department of Education announced two new interagency agreements that would move key education offices and functions outside of ED.
Read MoreNew Legislation Would Support Mentorship for Beginning Educators
AESA has endorsed the Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT). The bill would help states and school districts expand mentorship programs for new teachers and school leaders, strengthening support and improving educator retention.
Read MoreTreasury Outlines SGO Parameters Expected in Regulations
The U.S. Department of Treasury held an event where they previewed forthcoming Treasury and IRS guidance for the implementation of the new federal scholarship tax credit program created in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Of note, they said not to expect the proposed regulations before September. Given an expected 30–45 day comment period followed by OMB review, final regulations may not be issued until December.
Read MoreFCC Rulemaking Puts E-Rate at Risk
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that raises serious concerns for the future of the E-Rate program.
Read MoreHouse Subcommittee Advances FY27 Education Funding Proposal
On June 5, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies advanced its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding proposal. This funding would be available for districts in the 27-28 school year.
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