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FAQ Immigration and Enforcement Policy in 2025

January 28, 2025 | Comments Off on FAQ Immigration and Enforcement Policy in 2025

Last week, the Trump administration signaled rescission of a 2021 memo by DHS SecretaryAlejandro Mayorkas that designated schools, as well as other community services as“protected areas”. Find answers on what this means for the education community on this page.

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Federal Funding Freeze: What We Know and How AESA is Responding

January 28, 2025 | Comments Off on Federal Funding Freeze: What We Know and How AESA is Responding

Yesterday, the White House budget office announced a federal funding freeze, sparking concerns across the education community. While there is still much to clarify, here’s the latest information we have and how AESA is responding.

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FCC Releases Universal Service Monitoring Report

January 23, 2025 | Comments Off on FCC Releases Universal Service Monitoring Report

FCC released the latest Universal Service Fund monitoring report, using information available as of September 2024. The section specific to E-Rate starts on page 54.

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Guest Blog Post: New COPPA Update: A Setback for Schools and Student Privacy?

January 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Guest Blog Post: New COPPA Update: A Setback for Schools and Student Privacy?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a much-anticipated update to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule)–and it is not what the education community was hoping for.

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USED Resource: 2025 K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Accessibility

January 23, 2025 | Comments Off on USED Resource: 2025 K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Accessibility

USED’s latest resource, 2025 K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Accessibility, is the fourth installment in a series of resources designed to support educational leaders in creating and sustaining inclusive digital infrastructures.

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Trump Administration Reportedly Rescinds Protected Areas Designation for Schools

January 21, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Administration Reportedly Rescinds Protected Areas Designation for Schools

There are reports that a new memo from the Trump Administration rescinds a 2021 memo by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that designated schools, as well as other community services as “protected areas”. This 2021 rule stated that to the extent possible, ICE agents should not carry out any enforcement activities in these locations.

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January 2025: New Year, New Congress

January 19, 2025 | Comments Off on January 2025: New Year, New Congress

2025 will usher in significant changes in Washington. However, as some of the oldest and most effective nonpartisan education organizations in the country, AESA and AASA have successfully navigated all combinations of political leadership. The incoming Republican trifecta is no exception. We stand ready to help both Congress and the Trump Administration know better, so they can do better, as it relates to policy and funding that strengthens public schools.

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Title II Web and Mobile App Accessibility Rule Resource

January 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Title II Web and Mobile App Accessibility Rule Resource

In April 2024, the Department of Justice published a rule that sets technical requirements for state and local governments including public school districts to follow to make sure that their websites and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities.

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USED Resource: Non-Regulatory Guidance on Parent and Family Engagement Provisions

January 17, 2025 | Comments Off on USED Resource: Non-Regulatory Guidance on Parent and Family Engagement Provisions

We are pleased to share updated non-regulatory guidance from USED titled Parent and Family Engagement under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act to assist State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and schools in administering the parent and family engagement provisions of Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

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USED Resource: Non Regulatory Guidance on Report Card Requirements

January 17, 2025 | Comments Off on USED Resource: Non Regulatory Guidance on Report Card Requirements

USED shared updated online non regulatory guidance, Opportunities and Responsibilities for State and Local Report Card Requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The document aims to ensure that parents, families, and education partners have as much information as possible on student outcomes, learning conditions, and other data that can support continued academic recovery.

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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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