Updates
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.”
Read MoreAdministration Moves to Disqualify Immigrant Students from Head Start and Certain CTE Programs
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.
Read MoreCall to Action: Urge the White House to Release FY25 Title Funds
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.
Read MoreHHS 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.
Read MoreUpdate 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.
Read MoreFY25 Federal Funding Delay & Reconciliation Bill Passed with Voucher Provisions
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.
Read MoreFirst 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.
Read MoreBig Wins for Schools and Students: Supreme Court Ruling, ESSER Flexibility Restored, and Voucher Proposal Stalls
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
Read MoreESSER Liquidation Update
On March 28, the Department informed SEAs that the Administration has canceled any prior approval for “late liquidation” of remaining funds from a variety of federal pandemic recovery funds, including American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER and Homeless Children and Youth (HCY) funds.
Read MoreUSED Budget Summary Proposes Drastic Cuts to K12
On May 30, Trump Administration released additional budget materials to Congress for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). While not officially the full FY26 budget proposal, this information builds upon the “skinny budget” and provides specific funding requests for programs.
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