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ED and DOL Interagency Agreement re: Perkins

July 18, 2025 | Comments Off on 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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Administration Moves to Disqualify Immigrant Students from Head Start and Certain CTE Programs

July 18, 2025 | Comments Off on Administration 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.

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Call to Action: Urge the White House to Release FY25 Title Funds

July 18, 2025 | Comments Off on Call 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.

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HHS Policy Change Could Impact Head Start and Other Programs

July 11, 2025 | Comments Off on 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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Update on FY25 Funding Freeze

July 11, 2025 | Comments Off on 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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FY25 Federal Funding Delay & Reconciliation Bill Passed with Voucher Provisions

July 1, 2025 | Comments Off on FY25 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. 

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First Federal School Voucher Program Passes Senate

July 1, 2025 | Comments Off on 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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Big Wins for Schools and Students: Supreme Court Ruling, ESSER Flexibility Restored, and Voucher Proposal Stalls

June 27, 2025 | Comments Off on Big 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

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ESSER Liquidation Update

June 27, 2025 | Comments Off on ESSER 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.

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USED Budget Summary Proposes Drastic Cuts to K12

June 6, 2025 | Comments Off on USED 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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Related Resources

E-Rate
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunication services, Internet access, and internal connections. The program is intended to ensure that schools and libraries have access to affordable telecommunications and information services.

Official USAC Web site

Other websites and resources:

United States Department of Education

ESSA

IDEA Legislation:
Chapter 33-Education of Individuals with Disabilities

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