Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting

Virtual Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting

January 21 & 22, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 pm ET

Every January, AESA members come together for an important virtual session dedicated to updating our federal legislative priorities. As we prepare for the new year and a new Congress, this is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Capitol Hill staff and advocates. AESA’s legislative liaisons will highlight priorities of greatest importance to ESAs and discuss where advocacy efforts can have the most impact.

To stay informed year-round, members are encouraged to follow AESA’s Federal Updates for the latest legislative developments.

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Agenda

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 pm ET

Welcome
Joan Wade, Executive Director, AESA

Overview of Federal Education Policy Issues
Tara Thomas, Senior Government Affairs

What’s Happening at the U.S. Department of Education?
An overview of recent actions and their impact on K–12 education
Tiffany Kessler, Partner, Bruman Group

The Next Wave of EdTech Policy
Preparing for federal action on AI, digital safety, and emerging technologies
Presenter TBD

Immigration Policies and Education Access for All Students
Presenter TBD

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 pm ET